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MEN 594R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,812 mi
Last recorded61,812 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEN 594R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 61,812 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak fron engine

slight oil leak fron gearbox

slight oil leak front rear diff

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,672 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s mirror has slight crack

Pass 30 Nov 2009 56,052 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 59,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre perished

rear fog light inop

Pass 19 Sep 2006 57,912 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 57,891 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Corrosion to off side rear lower wheel arch. †Rear fog lamp not working

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 594R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 MEN 594R, 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 594R registered?

MEN 594R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is MEN 594R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEN 594R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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