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LAD 152P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Maroon Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,909 mi
Last recorded21,909 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAD 152P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 21,909 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 21,900 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 21,881 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 21,838 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,650 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 21,386 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 20,741 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 20,450 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 20,442 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 20,042 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 19,002 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 18,594 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 18,514 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2007 18,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion in transmission tunnel around hand brake mechanisum.

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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LAD 152P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Maroon with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LAD 152P, 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 LAD 152P registered?

LAD 152P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 12 September 1975.

Is LAD 152P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAD 152P shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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