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XSG 560W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,406 mi
Last recorded17,406 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSG 560W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 17,406 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 16,940 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 16,646 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 15,585 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 14,657 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 14,436 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 14,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2006 14,403 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 14,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise battery insecure

advise slight play on steering rack n/s

advise slight play on stub axles n/s and o/s

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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XSG 560W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XSG 560W, 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 XSG 560W registered?

XSG 560W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is XSG 560W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSG 560W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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