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MSE 712V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,766 mi
Last recorded87,766 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSE 712V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 87,766 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy.

Rear Suspension feels harsh when driven.

Fail 15 Mar 2019 87,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal feels spongy.

Rear Suspension feels harsh when driven.

Pass 1 Feb 2018 87,747 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 86,854 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 86,849 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,795 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 85,788 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 83,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Road wheels very corroded.

Fail 8 Oct 2014 83,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Road wheels very corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 80,269 miles

offside rear bump stop mounting corroded

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,947 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 76,938 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 72,646 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 72,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 69,390 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 69,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 65,111 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 65,051 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 61,053 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 55,563 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 55,563 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2006 48,244 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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MSE 712V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MSE 712V, 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 MSE 712V registered?

MSE 712V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 30 June 1980.

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