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GRL 688N

1975 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,985 mi
Last recorded78,985 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRL 688N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 78,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 May 2024 78,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2022 78,665 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 78,657 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,258 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 76,385 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 75,887 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber damp

Offside headlamp dim

Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,666 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 74,660 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 73,219 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 73,175 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 73,132 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 73,085 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 73,002 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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GRL 688N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,064 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 GRL 688N, 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 51 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 GRL 688N registered?

GRL 688N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 15 January 1975.

Is GRL 688N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRL 688N shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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