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MSU 4V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,032 mi
Last recorded52,032 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSU 4V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 52,032 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 52,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,996 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 51,996 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 51,840 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 51,840 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 51,814 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,577 miles

Advise slight play at both front trunions

Pass 14 Aug 2008 50,817 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 50,756 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 50,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 50,362 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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MSU 4V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MSU 4V, 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 MSU 4V registered?

MSU 4V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 9 January 1980.

Is MSU 4V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSU 4V shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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