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NWK 971W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,763 mi
Last recorded65,763 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWK 971W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 65,763 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 65,582 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 65,461 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 65,453 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 63,621 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 61,551 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 61,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2013 61,517 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

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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NWK 971W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 NWK 971W, 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 NWK 971W registered?

NWK 971W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is NWK 971W safe to buy?

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