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HFN 675N

1975 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,655 mi
Last recorded86,655 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFN 675N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 86,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower wing projecting not sharp

Offside Front Wheel camber appears incorrect unable to ascertain reason during inspection

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front some distortion noted on suspension mountings/chassis , vehicle has slight damage

Oil leak from engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion repairs covered in sealant unable to fully inspect repairs (6.1.B.2)

small hole in nearside floor

Fail 15 Jun 2017 86,655 miles

Fuel system component leaking unable to ascertain where leak is coming from (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower wing projecting not sharp

Offside Front Wheel camber appears incorrect unable to ascertain reason during inspection

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front some distortion noted on suspension mountings/chassis , vehicle has slight damage

Oil leak from engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion repairs covered in sealant unable to fully inspect repairs (6.1.B.2)

small hole in nearside floor

Pass 8 Jun 2016 86,419 miles

Front Wheel Tracking seems incorrect causing adverse tyre wear

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

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

Offside Front Wheel camber appears incorrect unable to ascertain reason during inspection

Offside Front Wing Panel has slight projecting not sharp

Offside Front some distortion noted on suspension mountings vehicle has slight damage

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

small corrosion hole in nearside floor

Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,357 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

general corrosion to vehicle underside/chassis

offside front wheel camber appears to be incorrect, unable to ascertain reason during inspection

small corrosion hole in nearside front floor

Fail 9 Jun 2015 86,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

general corrosion to vehicle underside/chassis

offside front wheel camber appears to be incorrect, unable to ascertain reason during inspection

small corrosion hole in nearside front floor

Pass 26 Feb 2010 85,771 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2010 85,733 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 34,453 miles

lots of underseal covering patchers

n/s o/s floor to sill corroded

o/s front chassi bent

o/s front inner wing corroded

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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HFN 675N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HFN 675N, 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 HFN 675N registered?

HFN 675N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 27 February 1975.

Is HFN 675N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFN 675N shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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