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VSF 231V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,430 mi
Last recorded56,430 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSF 231V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 56,430 miles

All areas under vehicle front to rear chassis, body panels suspension are all painted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front to rear are painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 55,861 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 55,846 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch warning light not working (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2016 55,830 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 55,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,280 miles

washer bottle insecure. thread on o/s track rod end just clearing inside of wheel. fault in wiper self park.

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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VSF 231V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VSF 231V, 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 VSF 231V registered?

VSF 231V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 July 1980.

Is VSF 231V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSF 231V 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.

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