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UHF 921V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

62,671 mi
Last recorded62,671 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHF 921V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 62,671 miles

Rear differential leaking oil

Fail 28 May 2026 62,628 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 16 May 2025 61,721 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel

Fail 15 May 2025 61,721 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel

Pass 15 May 2024 61,085 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 60,407 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner rear quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 60,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 59,255 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 59,251 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 58,889 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 58,603 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake at max (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.65 limit 4.50 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 58,026 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 58,026 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 57,386 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 57,374 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,279 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 57,278 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 57,235 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,144 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 57,071 miles

both front flexies starting to split

slight play off-side steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2007 57,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake travel becoming long

Pass 7 Jun 2006 56,964 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 56,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play in off-side steering rack knuckle.

slight play near-side front king pin lower bush

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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UHF 921V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UHF 921V, 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 UHF 921V registered?

UHF 921V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 11 January 1980.

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The MOT history for UHF 921V shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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