MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,844 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
all tyres starting to perish on side walls
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
floor covered in under seal
front penal starting to corrode
hand brake trevel high
sills starting to corode
slight play in inner rack joint n/s
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
no panel lights switch missing.
rotational knock comeing from n/s rear wheel.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
play in both front king pins
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RBD 153V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 RBD 153V, 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 RBD 153V registered?
RBD 153V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 June 1980.
Is RBD 153V safe to buy?
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