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LRX 387P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,585 mi
Last recorded96,585 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRX 387P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 96,585 miles

Coolant leak In Engine Bay Pipe Corroded ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached To Battery in Engine Bay (1.9.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Axle Seal Slight Seep into Brake Drum

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 96,585 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 96,575 miles

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

Nearside Front king pins slightly worn

Nearside Rear half shaft has slight oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 96,495 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken/exhaust still supported

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 96,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken/exhaust still supported

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 96,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 95,919 miles

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 95,735 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 95,438 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 95,426 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 95,405 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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LRX 387P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LRX 387P, 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.

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What year was LRX 387P registered?

LRX 387P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 7 May 1976.

Is LRX 387P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRX 387P shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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