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LYA 513P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,361 mi
Last recorded84,361 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYA 513P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 84,361 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 83,413 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 82,213 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 81,921 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 79,571 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 78,484 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 77,359 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 77,305 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 77,305 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 77,190 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 77,028 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 77,028 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 76,834 miles

offside front brake pads low

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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LYA 513P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LYA 513P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LYA 513P?

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What year was LYA 513P registered?

LYA 513P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 August 1975.

Is LYA 513P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYA 513P shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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