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LLP 479P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,588 mi
Last recorded98,588 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLP 479P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 98,588 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 98,586 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 98,524 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 98,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

emissions not tested engine would not start

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 4 Aug 2016 98,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play ns inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 98,284 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play ns inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 98,151 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 98,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 97,925 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 97,922 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front valance corroded

rear valance corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 97,914 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 97,898 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 97,593 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 97,542 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 97,388 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 97,388 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LLP 479P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LLP 479P, 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.

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LLP 479P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 October 1975.

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