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LUA 687V

1980 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,365 mi
Last recorded47,365 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUA 687V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 47,365 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 47,023 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 46,897 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 46,644 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 46,528 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 46,364 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 46,028 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,954 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 45,889 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,771 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,534 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,199 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,807 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,333 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,765 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,994 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 41,077 miles

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

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 6 Mar 2007 39,954 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 38,418 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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LUA 687V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 LUA 687V, 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 LUA 687V registered?

LUA 687V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is LUA 687V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUA 687V shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LUA 687V have outstanding finance?

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