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NWX 798V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,135 mi
Last recorded3,135 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWX 798V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 3,135 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2015 3,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 3,008 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 2,973 miles

Both front king pin bushes slightly worn

Handbrake travle high

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and holed

Rear of boot floor corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 2,972 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front king pin bushes slightly worn

Handbrake travle high

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and holed

Rear of boot floor corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 2,314 miles

Handbrake travel.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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NWX 798V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NWX 798V, 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 NWX 798V registered?

NWX 798V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 17 July 1980.

Is NWX 798V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWX 798V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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