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XBR 390V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,696 mi
Last recorded62,696 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBR 390V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,696 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 62,271 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 61,970 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 61,660 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 61,660 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 61,642 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 61,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,028 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,754 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 60,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 60,697 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 60,651 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 60,506 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 60,218 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 60,218 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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XBR 390V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XBR 390V, 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

How do I check the history of XBR 390V?

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What year was XBR 390V registered?

XBR 390V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 May 1980.

Is XBR 390V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBR 390V shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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