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MPM 744P

1976 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,774 mi
Last recorded45,774 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPM 744P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 45,774 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Jun 2024 45,700 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 45,637 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 45,538 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 44,749 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 44,137 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight play in the lever arm shock absorber

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 43,040 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play 125 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 43,040 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play 125 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 41,093 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Oil leak axle ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,326 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 38,313 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,498 miles

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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MPM 744P is a 1976 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MPM 744P, 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 MPM 744P registered?

MPM 744P is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 20 May 1976.

Is MPM 744P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPM 744P shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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