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RLG 514V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,100 mi
Last recorded51,100 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLG 514V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,100 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 50,692 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 50,254 miles

corrosion to offside front floor pan and inner wheel arch

damage to nearside front brake hose

slight play in offside steering rack

underseal applied to underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Jun 2012 50,254 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

corrosion to offside front floor pan and inner wheel arch

damage to nearside front brake hose

slight play in offside steering rack

underseal applied to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,805 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,716 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 48,716 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,029 miles

floors under sealed unable to fully inspect .

Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,927 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,867 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 44,851 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 43,751 miles

near side rear brake binding borderline

near side rear tyre outer side wall starting to perrish

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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RLG 514V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RLG 514V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RLG 514V?

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What year was RLG 514V registered?

RLG 514V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 January 1980.

Is RLG 514V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLG 514V shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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