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NAY 583P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,457 mi
Last recorded90,457 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAY 583P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 90,457 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 89,598 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 89,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 88,793 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 88,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 87,603 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 86,804 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 85,718 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 85,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 84,677 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 83,851 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 83,223 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 82,530 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 82,530 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 82,087 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 81,226 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 80,422 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 72,729 miles

has slight on f/n/s steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2007 79,202 miles

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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NAY 583P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NAY 583P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NAY 583P?

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What year was NAY 583P registered?

NAY 583P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is NAY 583P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAY 583P shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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