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MRC 787P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,513 mi
Last recorded93,513 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRC 787P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 93,513 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 93,513 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 93,485 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 93,456 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 93,387 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 93,302 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 93,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 93,221 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 33,217 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 93,034 miles

lift in o/s lower trunion

visable oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2017 92,807 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 92,496 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 92,393 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,653 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 91,653 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 91,307 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 90,779 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 90,776 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 90,716 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 90,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

underbody has extensive welded repairs and patches, now covered by underseal

Pass 15 Aug 2007 90,584 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 90,583 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 87,918 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside steering rack output shaft slight play

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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MRC 787P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MRC 787P, 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 MRC 787P registered?

MRC 787P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 February 1976.

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