MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,039 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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increase and decrease of rear braking efforts unequal
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
increase and decrease of rear braking efforts unequal
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
differential pinion seal leaking oil
long travel to park brake lever
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MVM 444W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MVM 444W, 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 MVM 444W registered?
MVM 444W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 11 August 1980.
Is MVM 444W safe to buy?
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