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LBX 781P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

50,846 mi
Last recorded50,846 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBX 781P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2017 50,846 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both sills (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front chassis damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2016 47,944 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside sill panel corroded

both nearside and offside front chassis rails damaged

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Jul 2016 47,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside sill panel corroded

both nearside and offside front chassis rails damaged

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Jun 2016 47,204 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured transmission tunnel (3.1.9)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside sill panel corroded

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

both nearside and offside front chassis rails damaged

play in steering rack

windscreen wipers on work on single speed

Pass 6 Jul 2015 40,253 miles

Accident damage to front chassis/inner wings

Corrosion NS front floor to sill

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 40,234 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Accident damage to front chassis/inner wings

Corrosion NS front floor to sill

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

Fail 15 May 2014 39,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 39,282 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 39,278 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,143 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 39,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 38,839 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 38,761 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,665 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 38,521 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 38,521 miles

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

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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LBX 781P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,266 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 LBX 781P, 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 50 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LBX 781P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 26 March 1976.

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