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LCP 865T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,975 mi
Last recorded69,975 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCP 865T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2010 69,975 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

windscreen cracked - outside swept area

Pass 2 Oct 2008 68,319 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 65,889 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 65,889 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 58,857 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 58,857 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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LCP 865T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 LCP 865T, 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 48 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 LCP 865T registered?

LCP 865T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is LCP 865T safe to buy?

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