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VCA 515W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,205 mi
Last recorded40,205 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCA 515W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 40,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 40,183 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 40,169 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 40,163 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 40,087 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 40,057 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 40,027 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 39,990 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 39,889 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 39,796 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,703 miles

Oil leak

small split nsr exhaust rubber mounting

Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,603 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,525 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 39,460 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 39,451 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,283 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,121 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 39,110 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 38,935 miles

tyres wearing low

Fail 22 Jul 2006 38,736 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

n/s handbrake cable clevis pin split pin deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2006 38,736 miles

n/s handbrake cable clevis pin split pin deteriorated

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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VCA 515W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VCA 515W, 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 VCA 515W registered?

VCA 515W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is VCA 515W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCA 515W shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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