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MNE 543P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

13,472 mi
Last recorded13,472 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNE 543P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 13,472 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 13,357 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 13,326 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 13,234 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 12,327 miles

Nearside and offside rear leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 12,289 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bumper/body (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (5.2.6)

Nearside and offside rear leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 11,832 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 11,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 11,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear axle seals leaking

Pass 8 Apr 2015 10,934 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 10,594 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 10,593 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 9,847 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 88,369 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 87,980 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 86,598 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 85,535 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 85,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 85,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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MNE 543P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MNE 543P, 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 MNE 543P registered?

MNE 543P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 21 January 1976.

Is MNE 543P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MNE 543P shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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