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LUX 798P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,014 mi
Last recorded76,014 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUX 798P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 76,014 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 75,946 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 75,864 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in both offside and nearside front kingpins

Pass 3 Oct 2018 75,702 miles

offside front kingpin has slight lift

Pass 10 Oct 2017 75,549 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 75,542 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 75,176 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 74,880 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated loose clip check (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,775 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 74,173 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 74,081 miles

front suspension anti roll bar near side and off side centre rubber / d bushees slightly worn

near side rear /rear silencer box rubber mounting slightly split

Pass 28 Jun 2011 73,883 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 73,654 miles

off side rear wheel leaf spring rear bottom shackle pin rubber bush slightly worn

off side rear wheel slightly down on effort on parking brake

Pass 11 May 2009 73,408 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 73,236 miles

off side rear wheel road spring rear bottom shackle pin rubber bushes slightly worn

parking brake effort slightly /down on effort /on both rear wheels

Pass 17 Apr 2007 73,115 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 72,688 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 72,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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
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LUX 798P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LUX 798P, 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 LUX 798P registered?

LUX 798P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 February 1976.

Is LUX 798P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUX 798P shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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