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XKA 700W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

15,106 mi
Last recorded15,106 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKA 700W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 15,106 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 14,298 miles

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened Hand brake pivot pad (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside outer sill surface rust

Offside Front Lower Wing edge surface rust

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 2mm

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside outer sill surface rust

Slight underbody surface rust

Pass 2 Aug 2017 13,984 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 13,979 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 13,960 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 13,960 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 13,900 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 12,736 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 12,736 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 12,064 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 12,064 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 10,546 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 10,536 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 6,818 miles

wear in o/s front kingpin and upper trunion!!

Fail 1 Jul 2009 6,775 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

wear in o/s front kingpin and upper trunion!!

Pass 14 Jul 2008 4,317 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 3,774 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 3,298 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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XKA 700W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XKA 700W, 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.

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What year was XKA 700W registered?

XKA 700W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 August 1980.

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