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MPF 473P

1976 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,509 mi
Last recorded28,509 miles
Recorded on3 May 2008
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPF 473P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2008 28,509 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 25,383 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 25,373 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 22,733 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 22,733 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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MPF 473P is a 1976 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MPF 473P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MPF 473P registered?

MPF 473P is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 28 May 1976.

Is MPF 473P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPF 473P shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MPF 473P have outstanding finance?

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