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LRH 395V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

5,923 mi
Last recorded5,923 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRH 395V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 5,923 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 5,621 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 5,179 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 4,929 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 4,401 miles

Slight play o/s/f king pin

Pass 23 Nov 2017 3,780 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 3,780 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play Or king pin (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 3,068 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 3,068 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 2,016 miles

Some play both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Nov 2014 5,641 miles

slight play o/s/f king pin

Fail 17 Nov 2014 5,641 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play o/s/f king pin

Pass 2 Dec 2013 1,601 miles

slight play o/s and n/s/f inner steering rack ends, slight play n/s/f bearing, slight wear o/s/f tyre edge,

Pass 30 Aug 2012 527 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 99,907 miles

hand brake high, slight play o/s/f steering rack end,slight play o/s/f king pin,

Pass 20 Aug 2010 99,211 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 99,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 98,757 miles

light cracking o/s/f tyre wall, slight play o/s and n/s/f bearings,

Pass 19 Aug 2008 98,406 miles

slight play both front bearings,

Fail 19 Aug 2008 98,406 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play both front bearings,

Pass 21 Aug 2007 97,002 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 97,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play steering rack o/s and n/s/f, clutch fluid leak,

Pass 23 Aug 2006 96,714 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 96,715 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advice very slight play in n\s and o\s\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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LRH 395V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LRH 395V, 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 LRH 395V registered?

LRH 395V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 February 1980.

Is LRH 395V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRH 395V shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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