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LTS 839P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,717 mi
Last recorded13,717 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTS 839P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 13,717 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 13,586 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 13,586 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 13,138 miles

finger and thumb pressure applied floor pan rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2011 12,982 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 12,982 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 12,632 miles

screen damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2010 12,632 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

screen damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2010 12,623 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 12,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all suspension components corroding

exhaust corroding

floors corroding

nearside front floor corroded outwith prescribed areas

Pass 10 Jul 2008 12,502 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 12,481 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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LTS 839P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LTS 839P, 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 LTS 839P registered?

LTS 839P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 9 July 1976.

Is LTS 839P safe to buy?

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