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NYC 861V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,060 mi
Last recorded45,060 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYC 861V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 45,060 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak FROM REAR AXLE,DIFF. ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 45,033 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 45,026 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear no fog lights fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 44,957 miles

oil leak from rear axleL( diff)_

slight oil leak from lower sump area

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Nov 2013 44,911 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,902 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 44,902 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,867 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 44,462 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 44,414 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 44,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 44,326 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 44,326 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear fog light NOT REQUIRED

Pass 26 Nov 2007 44,237 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 44,237 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 43,832 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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NYC 861V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NYC 861V, 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 NYC 861V registered?

NYC 861V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 12 February 1980.

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