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PNK 227W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

44,374 mi
Last recorded44,374 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNK 227W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,374 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 44,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 44,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 44,345 miles

slight corrosion in o/s/f inner wing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2008 44,344 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight corrosion in o/s/f inner wing

slight play in steering rack

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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PNK 227W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 PNK 227W, 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 PNK 227W registered?

PNK 227W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is PNK 227W safe to buy?

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