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PUB 300W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,202 mi
Last recorded26,202 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUB 300W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 26,202 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 26,188 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 May 2014 26,152 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 26,127 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 26,125 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 26,125 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2008 25,987 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 25,987 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,859 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 25,857 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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PUB 300W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PUB 300W, 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 PUB 300W registered?

PUB 300W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 August 1980.

Is PUB 300W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUB 300W shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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