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NWY 559V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,162 mi
Last recorded63,162 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWY 559V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 63,162 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 59,653 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 59,313 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 58,899 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 57,214 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 56,111 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 53,682 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 53,531 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 52,920 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 52,877 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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NWY 559V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NWY 559V, 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

How do I check the history of NWY 559V?

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What year was NWY 559V registered?

NWY 559V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 31 March 1980.

Is NWY 559V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWY 559V shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NWY 559V have outstanding finance?

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