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OWD 237W

1980 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,437 mi
Last recorded94,437 miles
Recorded on3 May 2007
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWD 237W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2007 94,437 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 94,303 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 94,303 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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OWD 237W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 OWD 237W, 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 OWD 237W registered?

OWD 237W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is OWD 237W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWD 237W shows 3 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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