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LPV 924P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

12,157 mi
Last recorded12,157 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPV 924P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 12,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 12,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 10,814 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 10,309 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play trunion (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play trunion (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 9,571 miles

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

Offside Front spoke on wheel slightly loose

Pass 11 Apr 2015 8,824 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 8,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 8,031 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 7,965 miles

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 6,696 miles

floor and chassis unable to make full assesment because of underseal

Fail 12 Apr 2013 6,696 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

floor and chassis unable to make full assesment because of underseal

Pass 23 Mar 2012 5,554 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

underbody covered in underseal unable to make full assessment of condition

Pass 11 Apr 2011 3,496 miles

n/s/r shock absorber weak

underbody covered by underseal unable to make full assessment of body condition

Pass 13 Apr 2010 2,412 miles

unable to make full assessment of chassis & body covered in underseal

Pass 2 Apr 2009 1,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exstensive repairs to body and chasis covered in underseal unable to make full assesment of body and chasis condition

raining unable to make full assesment of all components

Pass 17 Apr 2008 198 miles

steering rack has slight play

underside of car covered in underseal unable to make full assessment of structure

Fail 10 Apr 2008 198 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear u/j has excessive wear

steering rack has slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,498 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 30,465 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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LPV 924P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LPV 924P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LPV 924P registered?

LPV 924P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 November 1975.

Is LPV 924P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPV 924P shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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