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HCD 316N

1975 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,770 mi
Last recorded12,770 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCD 316N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 12,770 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 12,626 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both rear spring mounting bushes worn

corrosion to body under car

slight play in front suspension joints

Fail 19 Apr 2013 12,621 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both rear spring mounting bushes worn

corrosion to body under car

slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 27 Apr 2010 12,013 miles

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

front discs rusted

Fail 15 Apr 2010 12,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

front discs rusted

this vehicle is dangerous to drive or tobe on the road due to it having NO braking effert

Pass 14 Jul 2007 11,291 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 11,467 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

the exhaust is blowing slightly on the joint at the front of the small silencer,also the rear bracket is not bolted down fully

the spacer at the front of the nearside rear leaf spring is fitted incorrectly

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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HCD 316N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HCD 316N, 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.

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What year was HCD 316N registered?

HCD 316N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 11 February 1975.

Is HCD 316N safe to buy?

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