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LWH 899P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

75,512 mi
Last recorded75,512 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWH 899P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2010 75,512 miles

Floor holed and corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front flexable brake hose needs adjusting slightly to prevent fouling on a steering component

Offside front brake slightly binding

Steering column top bush worn slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2010 75,512 miles

Floor holed and corroded

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

Nearside front flexable brake hose needs adjusting slightly to prevent fouling on a steering component

Offside front brake slightly binding

Steering column top bush worn slightly

Fail 27 Jul 2009 75,450 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

exhaust front pipe catching floor (slightly)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 75,450 miles

exhaust front pipe catching floor (slightly)

Fail 27 May 2009 75,395 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

exhaust catching floor

Pass 28 May 2008 12,470 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 May 2008 12,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

play in steering rack

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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LWH 899P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 LWH 899P, 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 LWH 899P registered?

LWH 899P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 June 1976.

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