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MSS 864P

1976 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,583 mi
Last recorded21,583 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSS 864P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2010 21,583 miles

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 21,583 miles

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust mounting repaird with hose clip

slight rusting on outer sill panels

Pass 4 Sep 2007 21,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,959 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 19,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 19,956 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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MSS 864P is a 1976 MG Midget in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MSS 864P, 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 MSS 864P registered?

MSS 864P is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 20 May 1976.

Is MSS 864P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSS 864P shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MSS 864P have outstanding finance?

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