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RMA 40V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,649 mi
Last recorded29,649 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMA 40V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 29,649 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 28,622 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 26,930 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 26,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Coolant leak from bottom hose fitting ()

Pass 9 Nov 2022 26,905 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 26,717 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 26,679 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 26,679 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 26,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,669 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 26,459 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 26,459 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 26,444 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,403 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 25,908 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,685 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 25,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 24,942 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 24,533 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 23,805 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,435 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 22,861 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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RMA 40V 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 81.8%.

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 RMA 40V, 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

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What year was RMA 40V registered?

RMA 40V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is RMA 40V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMA 40V shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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