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LYG 505V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,793 mi
Last recorded35,793 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYG 505V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 35,793 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 33,787 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 33,238 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 32,368 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 32,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

foot brake is slightly spongy

Pass 22 Jan 2010 32,049 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 31,481 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 31,476 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,131 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rearspring swinging shackle bushes begining to settle

slight lift in steering rack pinion

Pass 17 Jan 2007 30,935 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 30,935 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight lift in o/s kingpin and lower joint

Pass 20 Jan 2006 30,563 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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LYG 505V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LYG 505V, 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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What year was LYG 505V registered?

LYG 505V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 15 February 1980.

Is LYG 505V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYG 505V shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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