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MG Midget 1500

Red · Petrol · 1980 · 1,491 cc

27 BLOMOT history

27 BLO is a red petrol MG Midget 1500 first used on 1 Aug 1980. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2023 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 36,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2023
Mileage
36,640 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2022
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
27 BLO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
Midget 1500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,491 cc
Year of manufacture
1980
First used
1 Aug 1980
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2023
Latest MOT test
19 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

27 BLO was last recorded at 36,640 miles on 19 May 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,639 miles · 16 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
13 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 36,640 miles
  • 2018 – 36,615 miles
  • 2016 – 36,599 miles
  • 2014 – 36,540 miles
  • 2012 – 36,527 miles
  • 2009 – 36,482 miles
  • 2007 – 36,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,640 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery secured with cable ties [battery secure] (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush leaf spring bushes perishing [front and rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower leaf spring corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seatbelt webbing slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush leaf spring FRONT bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower leaf spring corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 11 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,640 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    36,640 miles
    Test number
    104110122725
    • MinorCentral Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery secured with cable ties [battery secure] (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush leaf spring bushes perishing [front and rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower leaf spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seatbelt webbing slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush leaf spring FRONT bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower leaf spring corroded

  2. Fail36,639 miles (+24)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,639 miles
    Test number
    849605051936
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery secured with cable ties [battery secure] (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush leaf spring bushes perishing [front and rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower leaf spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seatbelt webbing slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush leaf spring FRONT bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower leaf spring corroded

  3. Pass36,615 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,615 miles
    Test number
    138860706272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,599 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,599 miles
    Test number
    352643822155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail36,597 miles (+57)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,597 miles
    Test number
    500823326706
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  6. Pass36,540 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,540 miles
    Test number
    798873954174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail36,539 miles (+12)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,539 miles
    Test number
    628152644163
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  8. Pass36,527 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,527 miles
    Test number
    995590682186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  9. Pass36,482 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,482 miles
    Test number
    992155899221
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteFront nearside bump stop worn
    • NoteFront offside bump stop missing

  10. Fail36,478 miles (+38)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,478 miles
    Test number
    803546269252
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)
    • NoteFront offside bump stop missing front nearside bump stop worn.

  11. Pass36,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    36,440 miles
    Test number
    110031007117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 27 BLO

What vehicle is registration 27 BLO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 27 BLO on a red petrol MG Midget 1500 first used on 1 Aug 1980. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 27 BLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 27 BLO expired on 18 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 27 BLO?
The MOT on 27 BLO expired on 18 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 27 BLO done?
27 BLO was recorded at 36,640 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2022, an average of 13 miles a year.
Has 27 BLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 27 BLO has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2022.
Has the mileage on 27 BLO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 27 BLO find?
27 BLO passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: central front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery secured with cable ties [battery secure]; nearside rear leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush leaf spring bushes perishing [front and rear]; nearside rear lower leaf spring corroded, and 3 more.

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