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LRM 312W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,234 mi
Last recorded91,234 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRM 312W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 91,234 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

park cables rubbing on suspension

Fail 12 Feb 2024 91,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

park cables rubbing on suspension

Pass 16 Jan 2023 90,591 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 89,120 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

park brake cables close to catching rear suspension

Pass 18 Jan 2021 87,810 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 86,970 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 83,737 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 81,966 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 79,177 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 76,452 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 75,070 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 74,014 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 73,750 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 73,354 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 73,286 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 73,049 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 72,361 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 72,355 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 71,517 miles

foot and handbrake effort low o/s/r

Pass 26 Jun 2006 70,338 miles

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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LRM 312W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LRM 312W, 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 LRM 312W registered?

LRM 312W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 November 1980.

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