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MBB 773P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,800 mi
Last recorded77,800 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBB 773P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 77,800 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 77,571 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 77,389 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 77,198 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 76,887 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 76,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 76,579 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,311 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 76,311 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,043 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 76,043 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 76,005 miles

Offside hood bolts loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamp switch

Pass 21 May 2014 75,925 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 75,825 miles

Oil leak

exh corroded slight

Pass 17 May 2012 75,648 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 75,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 17 May 2011 75,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,709 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hand brake requires adjustment

Fail 30 Jun 2009 74,701 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2006 74,235 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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MBB 773P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 MBB 773P, 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 MBB 773P registered?

MBB 773P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 May 1976.

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