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VDX 46X

1981 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,517 mi
Last recorded5,517 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1981 MG Midget 150057,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDX 46X
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 5,517 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 4,449 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 2,703 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 2,703 miles

Direction indicator not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 941 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 898 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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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VDX 46X is a 1981 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 57,475 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 VDX 46X, 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 45 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VDX 46X?

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What year was VDX 46X registered?

VDX 46X is a 1981 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 December 1981.

Is VDX 46X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDX 46X shows 6 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.

Does VDX 46X have outstanding finance?

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