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LEJ 87R

1976 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,158 mi
Last recorded78,158 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEJ 87R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 78,158 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 78,155 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 77,916 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 77,151 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 76,790 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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LEJ 87R is a 1976 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LEJ 87R, 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 LEJ 87R?

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What year was LEJ 87R registered?

LEJ 87R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 9 August 1976.

Is LEJ 87R safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEJ 87R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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