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MBA 57V

1980 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,717 mi
Last recorded36,717 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBA 57V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 36,717 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 36,610 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 36,589 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 36,499 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,316 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 35,894 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 34,433 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 32,577 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 31,418 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 31,165 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 30,963 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine/transmission oil leaks

Fail 11 Jun 2010 30,963 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine/transmission oil leaks

Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,498 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 27,497 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,194 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

diff oil leaks

engine oil leaks

engine water leaks

gear box oil leaks

near side front king pin slight play

off side front king pin slight play

Pass 16 May 2007 21,814 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 21,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Apr 2007 21,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

n/s sill corroded outside prescribed area ,n/s floor pan corroded, o/s&n/s front &rear wheel bearings not checked due to brakes binding

Pass 11 Mar 2006 17,340 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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MBA 57V 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 78.9%.

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 MBA 57V, 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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MBA 57V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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