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LJJ 903P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

3,163 mi
Last recorded3,163 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJJ 903P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2012 3,163 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

exhaust mounted directly to the body

f/n/s bump stop missing

slight movement in f/o/s suspension arm inner pivot

tailights only operate when headlights on

this vehicle has undergone major structural repairs,most have which have been carried out to a very poor standard.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 2,326 miles

movement in offside bottom arm back bush.

sreen marked offside

Fail 4 Apr 2007 2,326 miles

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

movement in offside bottom arm back bush.

sreen marked offside

Pass 1 Oct 2005 2,326 miles

movement in offside bottom arm back bush

screen marked offside

Fail 20 Sep 2005 2,290 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

fuel overflow pipes missing off carbs

movement in offside bottom arm back bush

nearside number plate light lens missing

screen marked off side

slight play in nearside track rod end/track arm

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 903P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 903P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJJ 903P registered?

LJJ 903P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 February 1976.

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