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LUR 453V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,937 mi
Last recorded73,937 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUR 453V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 73,937 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 72,856 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,262 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 71,049 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 71,041 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine missfiring (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 71,013 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 69,294 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 68,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f brake slight binding

slight lift in o/s/f lower trunion

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,178 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 67,546 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 67,546 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 67,452 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 67,151 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 66,846 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 66,299 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 65,871 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 65,871 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 65,410 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 65,394 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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LUR 453V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LUR 453V, 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.

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LUR 453V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 19 February 1980.

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