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NCS 490P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,545 mi
Last recorded60,545 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCS 490P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 60,545 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 60,390 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Aug 2014 60,302 miles

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

all tyres are perishing

Fail 21 Aug 2014 60,301 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

all tyres are perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,104 miles

co slightly high

Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,941 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,504 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 31 Aug 2010 57,504 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Sep 2009 57,335 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

rear brakes balance 38%

Fail 4 Sep 2009 57,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

rear brakes balance 38%

Pass 27 Aug 2008 57,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 57,255 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 57,253 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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NCS 490P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NCS 490P, 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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NCS 490P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 3 June 1976.

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