MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,426 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front coil springs starting to corrode
slight lift in o/s/f lower swivel
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
o/s/f brake flexi hose perished
rear exhaust mount broken
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)
o/s/f brake flexi hose slightly perished
Handbrake travel high
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Handbrake travel high
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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