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LDV 688P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

71,902 mi
Last recorded71,902 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2006
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDV 688P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2006 71,902 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 71,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

all tyres just starting to crack

corrosion appearing to vehicle body and underside

nearside front and rear brake hose ferils starting to corrode

offside front upper suspension arm bushes have slight play+king pin,just passed mot

suspension slightly soft all round just passed mot

Fail 31 Jul 2006 71,897 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

all tyres just starting to crack

corrosion appearing to vehicle body and underside

nearside front and rear brake hose ferils starting to corrode

offside front upper suspension arm bushes have slight play just passed mot

suspension slightly soft all round just passed mot

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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LDV 688P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,064 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 LDV 688P, 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 51 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 LDV 688P registered?

LDV 688P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 10 September 1975.

Is LDV 688P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDV 688P shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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