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MLC 269P

1976 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,876 mi
Last recorded99,876 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLC 269P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 99,876 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 99,876 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2015 99,641 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 99,641 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 99,444 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 25 Apr 2013 99,042 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 25 Apr 2013 99,042 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2012 98,478 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2012 98,476 miles

Nearside Front Halfshaft stud missing (4.2.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 97,998 miles

Foglight tell tale not working

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear halfshaft seal leaking

Fail 25 May 2010 97,986 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Foglight tell tale not working

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear halfshaft seal leaking

Pass 11 May 2009 96,741 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 96,741 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2008 94,666 miles

centre exhaust mounting starting to unbond

damage to rear number plate near to limit

nearside rear brake binding slightly and rear brakes slightly out of balance

offside seat belt mounting area starting to corrode

parking brake lever mounting area starting to corrode

parking brake will require adjustment soon

slight wear in offside front king pin

slight wear in offside track rod end

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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MLC 269P is a 1976 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MLC 269P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MLC 269P registered?

MLC 269P is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 2 February 1976.

Is MLC 269P safe to buy?

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