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RAR 374W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

26,589 mi
Last recorded26,589 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAR 374W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 26,589 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 26,497 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 26,439 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 25,941 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 25,823 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 25,740 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 25,730 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 25,291 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 24,382 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 24,382 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 24,082 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 24,077 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 23,285 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 23,091 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,167 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,018 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 21,778 miles

7% unbalance in front brakes

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 21,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight binding on front wheels

Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,033 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 20,033 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 20,008 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2006 19,990 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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RAR 374W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RAR 374W, 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 RAR 374W registered?

RAR 374W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is RAR 374W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAR 374W shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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