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RUT 847W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,854 mi
Last recorded72,854 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUT 847W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 72,854 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,367 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 72,339 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 72,009 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 72,009 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 71,703 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 71,150 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 70,581 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 70,329 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 70,324 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 70,319 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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RUT 847W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 RUT 847W, 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 RUT 847W registered?

RUT 847W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is RUT 847W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUT 847W shows 11 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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