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LYJ 387P

1976 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,649 mi
Last recorded9,649 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYJ 387P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 9,649 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 9,649 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 9,631 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 9,400 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 9,400 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 9,139 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 9,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate has wetness

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 8,739 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 8,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

NSR has wetness around the brake backing plate

OSF Tyre is cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2014 8,324 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 8,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

NSR brake backing plate has moisture

OSf brake backing plate is deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 7,670 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 6,170 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

genrally getting very rusty underneath

Fail 13 Mar 2012 6,170 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

genrally very rusty

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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LYJ 387P is a 1976 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LYJ 387P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LYJ 387P registered?

LYJ 387P is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 8 January 1976.

Is LYJ 387P safe to buy?

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