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MHR 451P

1976 MG Miget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,033 mi
Last recorded56,033 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHR 451P
MakeMG
ModelMiget
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 56,033 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 55,634 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 55,585 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front inner wheel arches corroded in places

Both rear tyre valves deteriorated slightly

Both rear tyres are deteriorated slightly

Various front and rear suspension rubber bushes deteriorated slightly

Fail 29 May 2013 55,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all steering/suspension rubber bushies/mounts deteriorated

both front tyres 9 years old

nearside rear tyre 21 years old + deteriorated

offside rear tyre is 16 years old + deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2011 53,497 miles

oil leak

side to side play in handbrake lever

Fail 5 Aug 2010 55,494 miles

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

Front brake discs pitted and corroded

Indicator flash rate close to limit of 120 times per min

Pass 12 Jun 2008 55,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 54,109 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 52,938 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Slight play in off side front king pin

How Reliable is the MG Miget?

Based on 958 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
309
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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MHR 451P is a 1976 MG Miget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a MG Miget fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MHR 451P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Miget typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 50 years old, this MG Miget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MHR 451P is a 1976 MG Miget, first registered on 30 December 1976.

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