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LGH 464N

1975 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

27,636 mi
Last recorded27,636 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGH 464N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 27,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General Corrosion Underside / Underbonnet

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 27,925 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated corrosion and welding not up to MOT standard (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt missing front hanger mounting bolt missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire rear carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision not attached to floor (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 27,586 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped rear brake pipe insecure (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan corrded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working front and rear inop (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill to floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp pattern poor (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres in poor condition and 2.0mm across breadth (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 27,566 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox joint, emissions not tested (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Floor pans and wheel arches previously welded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Slight tightness in wheel when spun (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion to floor pans and wheel arches

Pass 12 Jul 2016 25,937 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

play in offside and nearside front trunnions

Fail 30 Jun 2016 25,937 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

play in offside and nearside front trunnions

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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LGH 464N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LGH 464N, 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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LGH 464N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 25 February 1975.

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