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MGC 220V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,455 mi
Last recorded25,455 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGC 220V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 25,455 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 25,431 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 25,137 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 25,137 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 23,600 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 23,101 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 21,451 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 21,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 21,024 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 212,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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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MGC 220V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MGC 220V, 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 MGC 220V registered?

MGC 220V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 10 January 1980.

Is MGC 220V safe to buy?

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