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MVR 402P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

13,248 mi
Last recorded13,248 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVR 402P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 13,248 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 13,242 miles

Emissions not tested no exhust (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 12,689 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 12,657 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 11,833 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 11,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 11,404 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 11,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 10,314 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 10,314 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 8,061 miles

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

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 18 Aug 2012 8,060 miles

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

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front brake slight bind

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 11 May 2011 7,893 miles

front crossmember corroding.

movement in nearside track rod end.

nearside rear leaf spring bush perishing.

nearside rear service brake becoming lazy.

Fail 9 May 2011 7,893 miles

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

front crossmember corroding.

movement in nearside track rod end.

nearside rear leaf spring bush perishing.

nearside rear service brake becoming lazy.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 7,471 miles

front inner vallance corroding.

movement in king pins.

nearside rear service brake becoming lazy.

nearside rear spring bush perishing.

slight freeplay in steering column.

Fail 27 Mar 2009 7,471 miles

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

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

front inner vallance corroding.

movement in king pins.

nearside rear service brake becoming lazy.

nearside rear spring bush perishing.

slight freeplay in steering column.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 7,381 miles

emissions on limit.

front inner vallances corroding.

movement in both king pins.

nearside foot and hand brake becoming lazy.

rear inner vallences corroding.

slight free play in steering column.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 6,927 miles

front end of vehicle corroding.

rear leaf spring bushes perishing.

Fail 20 Apr 2007 6,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 5,321 miles

bad surface corrosion nearside front.

bad surface corrosion offside rear.

front tyres close to limit.

nearside rear leaf spring bush perishing.

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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MVR 402P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MVR 402P, 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 MVR 402P registered?

MVR 402P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 10 June 1976.

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