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LPU 480P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,758 mi
Last recorded43,758 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPU 480P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 43,758 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,051 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 43,051 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 43,032 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front valance excessively corroded

Rear suspension shackles corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 43,032 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front valance excessively corroded

Rear suspension shackles corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2012 43,020 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front 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)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front valence excessively corroded

Passenger seat slightly loose

Rear suspension shackles corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2005 42,246 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 42,246 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

drivers front footwell corroded through. †tin infill panel between front chassis rails corroded through.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall startiong to crack

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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LPU 480P is a 1975 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 50%.

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 LPU 480P, 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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LPU 480P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 28 August 1975.

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