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PNW 116W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

8,742 mi
Last recorded8,742 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNW 116W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 8,742 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 8,734 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 8,553 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 8,366 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 8,198 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 7,842 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 7,842 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 7,275 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 7,266 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 May 2014 6,527 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 6,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f suspension bump stop ,some of it is missing

Pass 1 Sep 2012 6,377 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 5,734 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 4,998 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 4,998 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

slight play in o/s trunion

Pass 4 Jul 2009 4,678 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 4,312 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 3,639 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 2,135 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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PNW 116W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PNW 116W, 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 PNW 116W registered?

PNW 116W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is PNW 116W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNW 116W shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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