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SSG 792V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,401 mi
Last recorded94,401 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSG 792V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 94,401 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 94,400 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trinion Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front leaf spring bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trinion Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 93,917 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

this vehicla has had assorted welding repaire

Pass 26 Sep 2015 93,636 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 93,369 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 92,857 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 92,857 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 92,498 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 92,079 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 91,340 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 91,340 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 90,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 90,054 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 89,963 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 89,668 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 89,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 88,238 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 88,283 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SSG 792V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SSG 792V, 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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SSG 792V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 January 1980.

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