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NEA 779P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,285 mi
Last recorded16,285 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEA 779P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 16,285 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 14,463 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 11,937 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 7,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 6,453 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 6,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 3,971 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 2,511 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 1,302 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 396 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2008 396 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Battery insecure

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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NEA 779P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NEA 779P, 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

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What year was NEA 779P registered?

NEA 779P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 April 1976.

Is NEA 779P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEA 779P shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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