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LGN 414P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,485 mi
Last recorded53,485 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGN 414P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 53,485 miles

extensive welding carried out at rear

Fail 5 Dec 2025 53,479 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected nearside and offside rear spring front mounting area excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 52,319 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nsf and osf tyres perishing.

Nsr leaf spring shackle bush deteriorating.

Nsr tyre perishing.

Fail 13 Jun 2017 52,309 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective Unable to unlock. (7.2.4c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nsr under side (chalked) (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nsf and osf tyres perishing.

Nsr leaf spring shackle bush deteriorating.

Nsr tyre perishing.

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 52,208 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 52,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 51,833 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 51,801 miles

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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LGN 414P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LGN 414P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LGN 414P registered?

LGN 414P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 22 August 1975.

Is LGN 414P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGN 414P shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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