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LJR 923P

1976 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,457 mi
Last recorded77,457 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJR 923P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 77,457 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 77,309 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 77,233 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 77,231 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 77,104 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear offside shock absorber link arm ball joint slight play

Pass 9 May 2019 76,821 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,623 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 76,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

front nearside lower falcrum pin slight play

Pass 6 May 2015 76,388 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 6 May 2015 76,388 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 May 2014 76,230 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 76,228 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 May 2013 76,023 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 76,021 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 75,802 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 75,455 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 75,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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LJR 923P is a 1976 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LJR 923P, 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

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What year was LJR 923P registered?

LJR 923P is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1976.

Is LJR 923P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJR 923P shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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