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MOF 959P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

8,960 mi
Last recorded8,960 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOF 959P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 8,960 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

vehicle has had welding repairs

Fail 30 Jul 2016 8,895 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (d)bushs (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush truion (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired around spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls and treads

Pass 7 Jul 2015 7,086 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 7,080 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 2,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 99,949 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 99,940 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 99,812 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 99,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 89,034 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 89,017 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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MOF 959P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MOF 959P, 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 MOF 959P registered?

MOF 959P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is MOF 959P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOF 959P shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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