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LPW 899P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,458 mi
Last recorded2,458 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPW 899P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 2,458 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2012 2,449 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 2,449 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 2,226 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 2,001 miles

vechile undersealed

Fail 20 Jul 2010 2,001 miles

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

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vechile undersealed

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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LPW 899P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LPW 899P, 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 LPW 899P registered?

LPW 899P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 November 1975.

Is LPW 899P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPW 899P shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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