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LNF 568V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,783 mi
Last recorded18,783 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNF 568V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 18,783 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 18,473 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 18,197 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 17,932 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 17,764 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre has slight bulg on outer wall

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

slight play in o/s/f lower king pin

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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LNF 568V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 55,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LNF 568V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 46 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LNF 568V registered?

LNF 568V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 26 March 1980.

Is LNF 568V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNF 568V shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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