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RFE 239W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,558 mi
Last recorded1,558 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFE 239W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 1,558 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 1,558 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 1,558 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 1,558 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear exhaust mount worn

offside rear exhaust mount corroded

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2006 1,436 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 1,436 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 929 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 915 miles

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

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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RFE 239W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RFE 239W, 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 RFE 239W registered?

RFE 239W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is RFE 239W safe to buy?

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