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LCB 50P

1976 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

21,332 mi
Last recorded21,332 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCB 50P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 21,332 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 21,332 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 21,084 miles

oil leak

slight play n/s/f suspension

Pass 28 Feb 2015 19,722 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 19,489 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 19,489 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 19,224 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 18,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

lower steering column bush worn

Fail 28 Oct 2011 18,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

lower steering column bush worn

Pass 9 Oct 2010 18,393 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 17,324 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 17,324 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 30 Oct 2008 16,205 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 16,205 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 13,944 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 12,386 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 10,596 miles

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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LCB 50P is a 1976 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LCB 50P, 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

How do I check the history of LCB 50P?

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What year was LCB 50P registered?

LCB 50P is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is LCB 50P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCB 50P shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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