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MPJ 111P

1976 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,451 mi
Last recorded12,451 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPJ 111P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 12,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre perished.

n/s/r tyre perished.

o/s/f tyre perished.

rear exhaust bracket loose.

surface rust on front panel.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 12,289 miles

both track rod end ball joint covers split

n/s wiper blade has small split on end

Fail 6 Aug 2009 12,289 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both track rod end ball joint covers split

n/s wiper blade has small split on end

Pass 18 Jul 2008 12,130 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 12,130 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2007 11,817 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 11,817 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

slight play in both front king pins

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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MPJ 111P is a 1976 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MPJ 111P, 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.

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What year was MPJ 111P registered?

MPJ 111P is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 9 April 1976.

Is MPJ 111P safe to buy?

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