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PLH 466W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,916 mi
Last recorded2,916 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLH 466W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 2,916 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 2,892 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2011 2,867 miles

nearside rear tyre tread splitting

Pass 11 Jun 2010 2,787 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 2,600 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 2,229 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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PLH 466W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLH 466W, 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 PLH 466W registered?

PLH 466W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 24 September 1980.

Is PLH 466W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLH 466W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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