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OGJ 104V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,315 mi
Last recorded74,315 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGJ 104V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 74,315 miles

Play in front suspension joints

Various under body corrosion

Pass 6 May 2020 74,195 miles

hand brake lever slightly siezed

slight play in front suspension and steering joints

slight under body corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2018 74,102 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Slight play front suspension joints

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 25 May 2017 73,962 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

slight oil leak

slight under body corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2016 73,677 miles

oil leak

slight under body corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2016 73,677 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

slight under body corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2015 73,466 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 73,463 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

rear shackle bushes worn and perished

Pass 22 Sep 2014 73,173 miles

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear exhaust mount req att

rear shackle bushes slightly worn

slight play front wheels

slight underbody corrosion

wiper blades req att

Pass 22 May 2013 72,800 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake discs pitted

slight play front wheels

Fail 22 May 2013 72,800 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake discs pitted

off side front floor corroded to excess

slight play front wheels

Pass 16 Jun 2011 72,249 miles

o/s underbody corroded not in prescribed area

slight play front wheels

Fail 15 Jun 2011 72,249 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

o/s underbody corroded not in prescribed area

slight play front wheels

Pass 5 Jul 2010 71,465 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 71,465 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre perrished

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside front tyre perrished

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 22 Jul 2009 71,464 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)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 71,464 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 71,464 miles

o/s front wheel buckled

Fail 7 May 2008 71,464 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s front wheel buckled

Pass 5 Apr 2007 71,464 miles

o/s and n/s under body corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2007 71,464 miles

Nearside registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

o/sw and n/s under body corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2006 71,181 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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OGJ 104V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OGJ 104V, 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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OGJ 104V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 January 1980.

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