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MGZ 5799

1980 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

12,206 mi
Last recorded12,206 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGZ 5799
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 12,206 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 12,151 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner wing holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 9,284 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 9,284 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 8,479 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 8,146 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 8,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 6,918 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 6,142 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 6,142 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 5,007 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 92,160 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 May 2011 88,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 May 2010 87,366 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 84,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

condition of rear brake hose unions .

Pass 13 May 2008 79,954 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 76,358 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 74,360 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 72,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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MGZ 5799 is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Green 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 MGZ 5799, 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 MGZ 5799 registered?

MGZ 5799 is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 February 1980.

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