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MLR 753P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,930 mi
Last recorded13,930 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLR 753P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 13,930 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 13,930 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2017 12,942 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 12,942 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 12,635 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 11,956 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 10,520 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 9,477 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 8,613 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 8,523 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 7,621 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 7,621 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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MLR 753P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MLR 753P, 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

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What year was MLR 753P registered?

MLR 753P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 February 1976.

Is MLR 753P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLR 753P shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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