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LWO 772P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,850 mi
Last recorded29,850 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWO 772P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 29,850 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 29,573 miles

Steering system slightly rough slight play in stearing rack slight play inlower joints both (2.2.D.1)

floor pan heavley undersealed car been standing

Fail 12 Sep 2015 29,573 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system slightly rough slight play in stearing rack slight play inlower joints both (2.2.D.1)

floor pan heavley undersealed car been standing

Fail 30 Jul 2015 29,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake back plates damp with oil

engine oil leak

n/sf king pin slight lift

Pass 14 Jul 2014 26,969 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 26,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 26,427 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S inner to outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 26,427 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S inner to outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2008 26,380 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine/gearbox oil leak

fuel pipes/lines corroded

general under-body surface corrosion

previous welding repairs located to sills and arches

slight free-play detected at front wheels (through steering rack)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 26,371 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine/gearbox oil leak

fuel pipes/lines corroded

general under-body surface corrosion

previous welding repairs located to sills and arches

slight free-play detected at front wheels (through 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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LWO 772P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LWO 772P, 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 LWO 772P registered?

LWO 772P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 February 1976.

Is LWO 772P safe to buy?

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