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MBC 853P

1976 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

4,170 mi
Last recorded4,170 miles
Recorded on22 May 2006
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBC 853P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2006 4,170 miles

o/s outer sill starting to corrod

Fail 27 Apr 2006 4,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight blow on exhaust joint o/s outer sill corroding

Fail 23 Dec 2005 4,164 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s outer sill corroding

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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MBC 853P is a 1976 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 MBC 853P, 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 MBC 853P?

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What year was MBC 853P registered?

MBC 853P is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 16 January 1976.

Is MBC 853P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBC 853P shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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