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DVG 746G

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,613 mi
Last recorded73,613 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVG 746G
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 73,613 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 73,012 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 72,196 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,730 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 90,299 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 89,729 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 89,729 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 89,000 miles

Battery insecure.

Front brake discs corroded/ pitted.

General underside of vehicle has a great deal of welding repairs.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Slight play in offside steering rack end.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 89,000 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure.

Front brake discs corroded/ pitted.

General underside of vehicle has a great deal of welding repairs.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Slight play in offside steering rack end.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 88,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 88,678 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake relay lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DVG 746G is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,266 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 DVG 746G, 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 50 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 DVG 746G registered?

DVG 746G is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 7 April 1976.

Is DVG 746G safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVG 746G shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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