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MRO 375V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,566 mi
Last recorded44,566 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRO 375V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 44,566 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 44,566 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 44,561 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 44,556 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 44,556 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,533 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 44,533 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,506 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 44,492 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,467 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 44,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 44,433 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 44,413 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 44,376 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 44,320 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 44,320 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 44,291 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,168 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,054 miles

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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MRO 375V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MRO 375V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MRO 375V registered?

MRO 375V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 4 July 1980.

Is MRO 375V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRO 375V shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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