MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,935 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both front tyres waring on outer edge
slight play in offside front trunion
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)
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)
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
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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