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MCK 286P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,441 mi
Last recorded77,441 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCK 286P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 77,441 miles

all rear leafspring bushes very poor

exhaust pipework rusty

n/s/f tyre just mot legal 145/80/13s

o/s seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

play noticed both front steering/suspension units

subframe ,suspension components,floor & chassis areas showing general surface corrossion

Fail 15 Aug 2012 77,441 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all rear leafspring bushes very poor

exhaust pipework rusty

n/s/f tyre just mot legal 145/80/13s

o/s seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

play noticed both front steering/suspension units

subframe ,suspension components,floor & chassis areas showing general surface corrossion

Pass 22 Apr 2008 77,425 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 76,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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MCK 286P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,064 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 MCK 286P, 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 51 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MCK 286P registered?

MCK 286P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 August 1975.

Is MCK 286P safe to buy?

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