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HCX 144N

1975 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,347 mi
Last recorded74,347 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCX 144N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,347 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 72,878 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 72,873 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in rack

Pass 10 Jul 2008 69,526 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 69,526 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2006 69,125 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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HCX 144N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HCX 144N, 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

How do I check the history of HCX 144N?

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What year was HCX 144N registered?

HCX 144N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is HCX 144N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCX 144N shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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