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OFE 653V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,935 mi
Last recorded31,935 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFE 653V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 31,935 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 25,425 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres waring on outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2010 25,193 miles

slight play in offside front trunion

Fail 29 May 2009 25,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 24,183 miles

Advise on air filter box not fitted and also engine breather disconnected

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 24,152 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Advise on number plates fitted over existing black and white plates

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Hand brake cable close to exhaust

Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,898 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 21,898 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 17,312 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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OFE 653V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OFE 653V, 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 OFE 653V registered?

OFE 653V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 17 April 1980.

Is OFE 653V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFE 653V shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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