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LWR 491V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,199 mi
Last recorded51,199 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 51,199 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,029 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 51,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 51,012 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 50,784 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 50,727 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 50,080 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,626 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,610 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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LWR 491V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LWR 491V, 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 LWR 491V registered?

LWR 491V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 February 1980.

Is LWR 491V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWR 491V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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