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NBH 601V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,856 mi
Last recorded60,856 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBH 601V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,856 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,368 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 60,368 miles

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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NBH 601V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 NBH 601V, 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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How do I check the history of NBH 601V?

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What year was NBH 601V registered?

NBH 601V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is NBH 601V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBH 601V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NBH 601V have outstanding finance?

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