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142 EUE

1976 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

25,307 mi
Last recorded25,307 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration142 EUE
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 25,307 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 25,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 25,254 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 25,208 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 25,127 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 25,102 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 25,077 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 24,860 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 24,715 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 24,715 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 24,513 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 24,417 miles

exhaust rubber mounting starting to split

suspect incorrectly coloured number plates will be refitted

Fail 8 Oct 2007 24,417 miles

exhaust rubber mounting starting to split

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

suspect incorrectly coloured number plates will be refitted

Fail 13 Sep 2006 24,225 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 24,225 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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142 EUE is a 1976 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 142 EUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 142 EUE registered?

142 EUE is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 3 September 1976.

Is 142 EUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 142 EUE 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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