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SLG 477V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,296 mi
Last recorded36,296 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLG 477V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 36,296 miles

Offside Rear exhaust clamp badly fitted

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 36,296 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not working properly (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake check not doe (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear exhaust clamp badly fitted

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2014 36,003 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 35,971 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 35,971 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 35,547 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,847 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 33,836 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 33,830 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 33,819 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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SLG 477V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SLG 477V, 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 SLG 477V registered?

SLG 477V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 February 1980.

Is SLG 477V safe to buy?

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