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LDT 362P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

14,391 mi
Last recorded14,391 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDT 362P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 14,391 miles

Nearside Front door corrodded

Nearside Front door corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

brake discs corrode due to not being used.

fuel tank corroded but not leaking at this stage

general appearance of vehicle corroded.

tyres cracking due to car not used

Fail 18 Sep 2017 14,391 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front door corrodded

Nearside Front door corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

brake discs corrode due to not being used.

fuel tank corroded but not leaking at this stage

general appearance of vehicle corroded.

tyres cracking due to car not used

Pass 22 Aug 2016 14,390 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 14,390 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

this vehicle has been stood and in general rusty state.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 14,390 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 14,390 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 14,390 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both king pins slight play

offside rear limit strap corroded away from fixing to bump stop

Pass 4 Dec 2013 14,374 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front suspension lower wishbone slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 14,353 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2011 14,323 miles

rear exhaust mounting splitting

Fail 2 Jun 2011 14,314 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust mounting splitting

Pass 2 Dec 2009 14,250 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wheel tyre treads slightly worn on inner side edge

parking brake effort just on legal limit on both rear wheels

slight damage to off side door

steering rack and pinion slightly worn

Pass 12 Feb 2008 14,144 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 14,131 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 13,606 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 13,598 miles

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

general body work poor /near side front inner wheel arch corroded

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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LDT 362P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red 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 LDT 362P, 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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What year was LDT 362P registered?

LDT 362P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 March 1976.

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