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UNP 853V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,694 mi
Last recorded56,694 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNP 853V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 56,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 53,539 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 53,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 53,530 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 53,360 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,185 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 53,002 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls , no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 26 May 2010 52,770 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 52,490 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 52,490 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 52,240 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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UNP 853V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black 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 UNP 853V, 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 UNP 853V registered?

UNP 853V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 March 1980.

Is UNP 853V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNP 853V 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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