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NAW 279P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

15,970 mi
Last recorded15,970 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAW 279P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 15,970 miles

Nearside Brake stationary pin worn but not seriously weakened joint between rod and lever on brake shoes (3.5.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Signs of corrosion on front section of nearside sill.

nearside wiper blade split slightly at one end

Fail 3 Apr 2017 15,970 miles

Nearside Brake stationary pin worn but not seriously weakened joint between rod and lever on brake shoes (3.5.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Signs of corrosion on front section of nearside sill.

nearside wiper blade split slightly at one end

Pass 5 Apr 2016 15,031 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 15,031 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 14,537 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 14,537 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 13,948 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 131,256 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 13,125 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 12,205 miles

os front brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Aug 2008 11,491 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,412 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 10,259 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 10,255 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front and offside front floor sections badly corroded.

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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NAW 279P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NAW 279P, 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 NAW 279P registered?

NAW 279P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 May 1976.

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