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UTU 526V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,178 mi
Last recorded3,178 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTU 526V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 3,178 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 3,177 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 3,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 3,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box slight leak

Fail 29 Jun 2018 3,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting flooring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box slight leak

Pass 3 Apr 2017 2,977 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 2,786 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s outer sills at front (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 2,559 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 2,382 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust mount has broken but is secure with wire

slight play in the steering rack

Fail 17 Sep 2013 2,381 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

rear exhaust mount has broken but is secure with wire

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2012 97,222 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 93,445 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 93,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 88,866 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 84,807 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 84,806 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 80,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 75,604 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 75,603 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 72,077 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 72,077 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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UTU 526V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UTU 526V, 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 UTU 526V registered?

UTU 526V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is UTU 526V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTU 526V shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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