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LST 510R

1976 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,399 mi
Last recorded10,399 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLST 510R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 10,399 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 10,381 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive damp area around fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 9,900 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 9,900 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2021 8,809 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 8,808 miles

Emissions not tested bad exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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LST 510R is a 1976 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LST 510R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LST 510R?

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What year was LST 510R registered?

LST 510R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is LST 510R safe to buy?

The MOT history for LST 510R 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.

Does LST 510R have outstanding finance?

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