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MGZ 880

1975 MG Midget 1500

Purple Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,008 mi
Last recorded85,008 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGZ 880
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 85,008 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 76,046 miles

Rear axle has slight oil leak

Underside corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 76,046 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Front (1.7.5a)

Rear axle has slight oil leak

Rear axle limiter band broken offside

Underside corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 75,309 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 75,301 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,949 miles

Oil leak

Unable to assess extensive welding to underside of vehicle as it has been heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Jun 2012 74,949 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Unable to assess extensive welding to underside of vehicle as it has been heavily undersealed

Pass 12 May 2011 74,577 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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MGZ 880 is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Purple with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,064 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 MGZ 880, 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 51 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGZ 880 registered?

MGZ 880 is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 19 August 1975.

Is MGZ 880 safe to buy?

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