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LCF 83P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,234 mi
Last recorded44,234 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCF 83P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,234 miles

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

Nearside Slight play in steering

Nearside Slight play in top suspension joints

Offside Front Slight play in top suspension joints

Offside Slight play in steering

Fail 20 Apr 2017 44,228 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Slight play in steering

Nearside Slight play in top suspension joints

Offside Front Slight play in top suspension joints

Offside Rear Brake back plate oiled

Offside Slight play in steering

Pass 20 May 2015 44,186 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 44,162 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,040 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 44,040 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,007 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 43,785 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 43,785 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 43,691 miles

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

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

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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LCF 83P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LCF 83P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LCF 83P registered?

LCF 83P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 21 January 1976.

Is LCF 83P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCF 83P shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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