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PEA 998W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,426 mi
Last recorded69,426 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEA 998W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 69,426 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 69,103 miles

front coil springs starting to corrode

slight lift in o/s/f lower swivel

Pass 22 Dec 2017 68,972 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 68,972 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 68,722 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 68,372 miles

o/s/f brake flexi hose perished

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Dec 2014 68,061 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 67,759 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 67,759 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 67,523 miles

o/s/f brake flexi hose slightly perished

Pass 6 Dec 2011 67,308 miles

Handbrake travel high

Fail 6 Dec 2011 67,308 miles

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

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

Handbrake travel high

Fail 23 Nov 2011 67,295 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 67,257 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

brake peddle has no rubber pad not fitted as standard

n/s/f o/s/f brake caliper looks like locking device not locked over fully

Pass 20 Oct 2010 67,062 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,704 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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PEA 998W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PEA 998W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PEA 998W registered?

PEA 998W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 October 1980.

Is PEA 998W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEA 998W shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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