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OBD 575V

1980 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,653 mi
Last recorded25,653 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBD 575V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 25,653 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 25,535 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 25,251 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 24,898 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 24,498 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 24,231 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 24,185 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 24,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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OBD 575V is a 1980 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 60,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OBD 575V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 46 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OBD 575V?

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What year was OBD 575V registered?

OBD 575V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 12 March 1980.

Is OBD 575V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBD 575V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OBD 575V have outstanding finance?

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