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MLK 487P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,307 mi
Last recorded8,307 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLK 487P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2020 8,307 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Cracks in exhaust mounting position but secure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight steering column movement forward and backwards

loose bolt in rollcage mounting but secure

Pass 8 Mar 2018 6,885 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 5,879 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 4,641 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 53,794 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 3,527 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight bind n/s/front brake

Fail 6 Mar 2014 3,527 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight bind n/s/front brake

Pass 11 May 2012 3,345 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 11 May 2012 3,345 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 2,729 miles

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

SUSPECT SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING COLUMN SHAFT SPLINE TO STEERING RACK

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 2,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 2,025 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 1,542 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 856 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 99,463 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 30,699 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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MLK 487P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLK 487P, 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 MLK 487P registered?

MLK 487P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 13 January 1976.

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