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NGS 261V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,916 mi
Last recorded57,916 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGS 261V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 57,916 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 57,381 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 57,381 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 57,076 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 56,994 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 56,928 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,792 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 56,677 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,665 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 56,599 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 56,597 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2014 56,205 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 56,073 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,682 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,404 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 55,404 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 54,855 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 May 2010 54,817 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 May 2009 54,402 miles

slight play in n/s front kingpin and bush

Fail 27 May 2009 54,402 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in n/s front kingpin and bush

Pass 11 Jun 2008 54,242 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 54,214 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 54,003 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 53,424 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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NGS 261V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NGS 261V, 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 NGS 261V registered?

NGS 261V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 3 May 1980.

Is NGS 261V safe to buy?

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