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MAE 937P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,325 mi
Last recorded78,325 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAE 937P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 78,325 miles

both rear tyres side walls perishing 145/80/13

drivers seat belt could be better operation

Fail 30 Nov 2016 78,325 miles

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

both rear tyres side walls perishing 145/80/13

drivers seat belt could be better operation

Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,076 miles

both steering rack ends worn

light rust in osf and nsf inner wheel arches

light wear in both front hub pivots

over sills fitted on both sides

slight brake binds on both front wheels

some previous weld repairs not fully welded but not within prescribed areas

temp battery clamp in use

Fail 1 Dec 2015 77,076 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both steering rack ends worn

light rust in osf and nsf inner wheel arches

light wear in both front hub pivots

over sills fitted on both sides

slight brake binds on both front wheels

some previous weld repairs not fully welded but not within prescribed areas

temp battery clamp in use

Pass 7 Sep 2011 76,744 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 76,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

gearbox damp n/s/r back plate damp

Pass 12 Aug 2010 76,507 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 76,068 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 76,068 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 76,001 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 75,949 miles

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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MAE 937P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MAE 937P, 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 MAE 937P registered?

MAE 937P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 10 June 1976.

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The MOT history for MAE 937P shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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