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RMA 657V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,015 mi
Last recorded98,015 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMA 657V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 98,015 miles

rear of transmission tunnel corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2006 98,013 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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 657V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 RMA 657V, 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 657V registered?

RMA 657V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 February 1980.

Is RMA 657V safe to buy?

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