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MEP 13P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,411 mi
Last recorded80,411 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEP 13P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 80,411 miles

nearside door mirror missing, should be fitted ,as there is no view from the rear window

Fail 6 Sep 2016 80,411 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive @6.80 (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside door mirror missing, should be fitted ,as there is no view from the rear window

Pass 4 Apr 2009 80,385 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 80,368 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 80,397 miles

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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MEP 13P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MEP 13P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MEP 13P registered?

MEP 13P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 July 1976.

Is MEP 13P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEP 13P shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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