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WJV 655V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,504 mi
Last recorded18,504 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJV 655V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 18,504 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 17,474 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush nsf osf slight vertical play (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2017 16,525 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 2 May 2017 16,525 miles

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

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush osr spring rear bushs (2.4.B.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing nsf upper joint rubber bushs (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both handbrakes low performance (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 May 2016 14,938 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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WJV 655V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJV 655V, 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 WJV 655V registered?

WJV 655V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 February 1980.

Is WJV 655V safe to buy?

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