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LON 855P

1976 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,536 mi
Last recorded7,536 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLON 855P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 7,536 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 7,411 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 7,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 7,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 6,933 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

fuel pipes slightly rusty

Fail 24 May 2012 6,363 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 6,316 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 5,843 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2008 5,795 miles

slight play in n/s/and o/s front king pins and folcron pins

Pass 8 Jun 2007 5,762 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s front, lower fulcrum pins

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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LON 855P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LON 855P, 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 LON 855P registered?

LON 855P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 19 February 1976.

Is LON 855P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LON 855P shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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