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LOL 803P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,038 mi
Last recorded41,038 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOL 803P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,038 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 38,355 miles

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

rust mark on n/s/r shackle bolts.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 33,454 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,203 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 30,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 30,083 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 30,083 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 29,262 miles

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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LOL 803P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LOL 803P, 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

How do I check the history of LOL 803P?

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What year was LOL 803P registered?

LOL 803P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 17 February 1976.

Is LOL 803P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOL 803P shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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