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MUT 236P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,566 mi
Last recorded85,566 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUT 236P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 85,566 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 85,566 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 85,559 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 85,559 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 84,349 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 84,349 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,693 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front lower trunnion has small amount of wear

Fail 16 Jun 2012 83,693 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front lower trunnion has small amount of wear

Pass 25 Feb 2008 80,161 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

play in offside front lower kingpin

Pass 8 Mar 2007 77,386 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 77,356 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 74,026 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 74,015 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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MUT 236P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MUT 236P, 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.

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What year was MUT 236P registered?

MUT 236P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 March 1976.

Is MUT 236P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUT 236P shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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