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LJJ 41P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,976 mi
Last recorded91,976 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJJ 41P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 91,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 91,914 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 91,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 91,488 miles

Nearside Front steering rack arm has slight play

coolant exspansion tank unsecured

Fail 19 Dec 2015 91,480 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2014 91,410 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 24 Nov 2011 91,410 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 91,410 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 90,213 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 86,223 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 89,342 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 89,342 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 86,461 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 86,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

car has had excissive welding repairs & is heavily undersealed

clutch maste cyl.resovoir cap missing

corrosion in o/s door shut

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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LJJ 41P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LJJ 41P, 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 LJJ 41P registered?

LJJ 41P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 July 1976.

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