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MFP 238P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,752 mi
Last recorded11,752 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFP 238P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 11,752 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 11,752 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 11,021 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 10,623 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 10,143 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2014 10,137 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 9,841 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 9,840 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 9,180 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 8,731 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osf inner wing to front panel corroded

presented with copious amounts of hammerd enamal paint covering under panels. cannot fully inspect intregrity of patch repairs carried out. passed and advised

Fail 6 May 2011 8,731 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osf inner wing to front panel corroded

presented with copious amounts of hammerd enamal paint covering under panels. cannot fully inspect intregrity of patch repairs carried out. passed and advised

Pass 25 Jul 2008 8,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 7,841 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 7,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2006 7,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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MFP 238P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MFP 238P, 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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MFP 238P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 13 February 1976.

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