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MYG 8P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,181 mi
Last recorded16,181 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYG 8P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 16,181 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 15,723 miles

Body has slight corrosion on various points (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 15,067 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 15,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 14,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fan belt needs adjusting

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 14,626 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 14,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 14,623 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 14,597 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,547 miles

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering rack

Oil leak

Rear diff oil leak

rear leaf springs heavily corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2011 14,546 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Oil leak

Rear diff oil leak

rear leaf springs heavily corroded

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2010 14,190 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,890 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 13,365 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2008

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 13,222 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 11,531 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 11,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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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MYG 8P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MYG 8P, 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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MYG 8P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 January 1976.

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