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MRE 589P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,370 mi
Last recorded5,370 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRE 589P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 5,370 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 4,729 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 4,729 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2011 4,627 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 3,893 miles

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

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

slight movement to steering shaft collapsible joint

Pass 29 Jul 2010 3,893 miles

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

slight movement to steering shaft collapsible joint

Pass 18 Sep 2009 3,100 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 1,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake lever travel is quite high

rear exhaust mount has been repaired

Pass 28 Jun 2007 1,474 miles

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to underbody sealer

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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MRE 589P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MRE 589P, 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 MRE 589P registered?

MRE 589P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 7 January 1976.

Is MRE 589P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRE 589P shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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