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LYO 880P

1976 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,213 mi
Last recorded56,213 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYO 880P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 56,213 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear back box nearside clamp split but still held. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 53,909 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 50,769 miles

Nearside Front steering trunion has slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2017 50,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower steering trunion has slight play

Fail 7 Jun 2017 50,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower steering trunion has slight play

Pass 3 Apr 2015 50,552 miles

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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LYO 880P is a 1976 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYO 880P, 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

How do I check the history of LYO 880P?

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What year was LYO 880P registered?

LYO 880P is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is LYO 880P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYO 880P shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LYO 880P have outstanding finance?

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