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MKO 818P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,327 mi
Last recorded97,327 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKO 818P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,327 miles

Rear slight diff leak

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 6 Jan 2012 97,982 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 97,982 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 97,270 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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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MKO 818P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MKO 818P, 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

How do I check the history of MKO 818P?

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What year was MKO 818P registered?

MKO 818P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is MKO 818P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKO 818P shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MKO 818P have outstanding finance?

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