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MNY 97P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,050 mi
Last recorded38,050 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNY 97P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 38,050 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,637 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,519 miles

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

f/o/s steering rack has slighty play.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,425 miles

slight play at steering wheel.slight play on f/o/s wheel bearing and trunion.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,099 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

steering column has play. engine leaking oil.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,570 miles

UNDERSEALED HEAVILY

Pass 8 Feb 2006 32,156 miles

Slight play on steering column.

Fail 4 Feb 2006 32,151 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2006 32,110 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F track rod end has at some time been contacting with brake disc.

oil leak

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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MNY 97P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MNY 97P, 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 MNY 97P registered?

MNY 97P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is MNY 97P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MNY 97P shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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