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HOD 983N

1975 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103 mi
Last recorded103 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOD 983N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 103 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear edge of floor starting to rust

Fail 18 Apr 2018 89 miles

Nearside Rear Brake rod excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Brake rod excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear edge of floor starting to rust

Pass 7 Apr 2017 99,963 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened handbrake rods on rear axle (3.5.1e)

slight rust rear of floors

Fail 4 Apr 2017 99,951 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened handbrake rods on rear axle (3.5.1e)

slight rust rear of floors

Pass 14 Apr 2016 99,868 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight rust rear inner wings near spring mounts

Fail 8 Apr 2016 99,855 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight rust rear inner wings near spring mounts

Pass 7 Apr 2015 99,678 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 99,392 miles

Oil leak

slight wear in nearside front lower trunion

Fail 16 Apr 2014 99,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight wear in nearside front lower trunion

Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,144 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 99,136 miles

Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 98,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 98,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 98,925 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 98,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 98,806 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 98,517 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 98,301 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 98,120 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 97,608 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake hoses are heavely coated in underseal. †

front cross member/lower valance corroded. †

fuel pipes corroded

slight corrosion in nearside front inner wing. †

slight wear in both lower king pin lower trunion mounts. †

underside of vehicle is heavely coated with underseal. †

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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HOD 983N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HOD 983N, 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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HOD 983N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 March 1975.

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