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MEN 292R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,787 mi
Last recorded1,787 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEN 292R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2013 1,787 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 1,470 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2007 1,207 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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MEN 292R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MEN 292R, 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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What year was MEN 292R registered?

MEN 292R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is MEN 292R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEN 292R shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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