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LWL 895N

1975 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,761 mi
Last recorded1,761 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWL 895N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 1,761 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 25 Jan 2017 1,420 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 100,807 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 99,942 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 99,898 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 99,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Mar 2011 99,803 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 99,803 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 99,713 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 99,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front coil springs weak nearside and offside

steering colume lower bush worn

Fail 22 Jan 2008 99,645 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Centre Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front coil springs weak nearside and offside

steering colume lower bush worn

Pass 5 Jun 2006 99,570 miles

both front shockers showing signs of weakening on bounce test

play in handbrake linckage from side to side when handbrake is applied.leaver secure at time of test

some travel in handbrake leaver

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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LWL 895N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,064 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 LWL 895N, 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 51 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 LWL 895N registered?

LWL 895N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 11 July 1975.

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