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LBG 834R

1976 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

840 mi
Last recorded840 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBG 834R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 840 miles

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Engine & gearbox, little oil leaks ()

Rear leaf spring bushes, lightly perishing

Fail 26 Mar 2018 828 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Engine & gearbox, little oil leaks ()

Rear leaf spring bushes, lightly perishing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 327 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 99,640 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underbody corroded in places

windscreen marked

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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LBG 834R is a 1976 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LBG 834R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LBG 834R registered?

LBG 834R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is LBG 834R safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBG 834R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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