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LJR 940P

1976 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,872 mi
Last recorded91,872 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJR 940P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2014 91,872 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel cap sealing rubber deteriorated

small hole in both osf floor and nsf floor not within prescribed area

Pass 3 Jul 2013 91,799 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 91,711 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 91,564 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 91,272 miles

n/s parking brake slight low effort compared to o/s

very slight play in n/s steering rack arm

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 940P is a 1976 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 940P, 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

How do I check the history of LJR 940P?

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What year was LJR 940P registered?

LJR 940P is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 12 February 1976.

Is LJR 940P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJR 940P shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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