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MDF 104V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,981 mi
Last recorded5,981 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDF 104V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 5,981 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 4,750 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 3,280 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 2,209 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 1,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 1,493 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 1,398 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 1,396 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 1,393 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 1,393 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 1,376 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 1,376 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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MDF 104V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MDF 104V, 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 MDF 104V registered?

MDF 104V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 25 March 1980.

Is MDF 104V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDF 104V shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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