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1980 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,560 mi
Last recorded81,560 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBD 13V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 81,560 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 81,496 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,324 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 81,323 miles

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2 x Marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 81,211 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 80,963 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,355 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 80,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 80,031 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 80,029 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 80,027 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 79,326 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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OBD 13V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OBD 13V, 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 OBD 13V registered?

OBD 13V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 11 March 1980.

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