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LSW 2R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,290 mi
Last recorded68,290 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSW 2R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 68,290 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight contact between tyre near side rear and wheel arch

Slight play in near side front kink pin

Unable to fully check welding repairs due to fiberglass and filler

Fail 9 Apr 2025 68,290 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure At rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight contact between tyre near side rear and wheel arch

Slight play in near side front kink pin

Unable to fully check welding repairs due to fiberglass and filler

Pass 20 Oct 2017 67,897 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 27 May 2016 67,490 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 67,464 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,994 miles

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

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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LSW 2R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LSW 2R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LSW 2R registered?

LSW 2R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is LSW 2R safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSW 2R 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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