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PTU 209V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,763 mi
Last recorded86,763 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTU 209V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 86,763 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 86,419 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 84,974 miles

offside front inner panel corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2014 84,974 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front inner panel corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 82,789 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise front tyres wearing low in side edges

Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,989 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 80,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 79,746 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 79,109 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 79,094 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 78,714 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 78,282 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 78,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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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PTU 209V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PTU 209V, 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 PTU 209V registered?

PTU 209V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 7 March 1980.

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