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MJM 388P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,601 mi
Last recorded14,601 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJM 388P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 14,601 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 14,596 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 13,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 13,190 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 13,190 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 13,155 miles

Some oil leaking from nearside rear hub but not affecting the brake.The handbrake only just meets the test requirements.You are advised to have these items attended to.

Pass 15 May 2012 12,911 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 12,580 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 12,580 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 11,958 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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MJM 388P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJM 388P, 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 MJM 388P registered?

MJM 388P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 July 1976.

Is MJM 388P safe to buy?

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