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MVO 24P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,571 mi
Last recorded61,571 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVO 24P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 61,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in both sides front suspension joints

Fail 9 Jun 2015 61,569 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight play in both sides front suspension joints

Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,124 miles

os wiper arm needs slight adjustment

rear exhaust mounting (nsr) bonding starting to fail

slight corrosion to osf door shut

Fail 9 Jun 2014 61,124 miles

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

os wiper arm needs slight adjustment

rear exhaust mounting (nsr) bonding starting to fail

slight corrosion to osf door shut

Pass 4 Jun 2013 60,152 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,225 miles

advise slight play in stering rack

advise slight splitting centre exhaust mounting

Fail 29 May 2012 59,192 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

advise slight play in stering rack

advise slight splitting centre exhaust mounting

Pass 27 May 2011 58,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

parking brake linkage pivot joint stiff

Fail 26 May 2011 58,695 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

parking brake linkage pivot joint stiff

Pass 17 May 2010 58,186 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 58,186 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 57,520 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 57,218 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 56,338 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 55,733 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 55,733 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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MVO 24P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MVO 24P, 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 MVO 24P registered?

MVO 24P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 February 1976.

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