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MBK 670R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,549 mi
Last recorded54,549 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBK 670R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 54,549 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 54,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front chassis leg has slight corrosion

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 53,829 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front chassis leg has slight corrosion

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 53,100 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 52,533 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 52,256 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 52,256 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,518 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 50,443 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 May 2011 50,443 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,005 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 May 2009 49,622 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 May 2009 49,622 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,068 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 48,497 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,943 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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MBK 670R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MBK 670R, 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.

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MBK 670R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 19 November 1976.

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