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MUE 138P

1976 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

955 mi
Last recorded955 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUE 138P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 955 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 405 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked & mirror head loose (8.1.2a)

Oil leak rear axle differential area

Fail 23 Mar 2016 402 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.B.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked & mirror head loose (8.1.2a)

Oil leak rear axle differential area

Pass 23 Apr 2015 99,789 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both rear shackle bracket rubbers deteriorating

n/s/r tyre sidewall slight deterioration

o/s/f tyre sidewall slight deterioration

Fail 21 Apr 2015 99,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both rear shackle bracket rubbers deteriorating

n/s/r tyre sidewall slight deterioration

o/s/f tyre sidewall slight deterioration

Pass 6 May 2014 99,582 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 6 May 2014 99,582 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 17 May 2013 99,007 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 May 2013 99,007 miles

Lower Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

coolant pipe leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2012 98,258 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 97,670 miles

Oil leak

o/s suspension low

Pass 4 Jun 2010 97,440 miles

o/s suspension low

Pass 18 Jun 2009 97,313 miles

o/s/r suspension low

Pass 13 May 2008 97,211 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2007 96,968 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 96,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

coil spings are rusty

floors rusty in place

oil leak

slight play in suspension (front)

slight rust on front brake discs

Pass 10 May 2006 96,518 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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MUE 138P is a 1976 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MUE 138P, 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 MUE 138P registered?

MUE 138P is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 22 March 1976.

Is MUE 138P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUE 138P shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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