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NHE 710R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,958 mi
Last recorded76,958 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHE 710R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 76,958 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel to boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 76,822 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (2.4.B.2)

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

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

osf king pin has slight play

Fail 29 Sep 2017 76,822 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (2.4.B.2)

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

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

osf king pin has slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2017 76,749 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 76,700 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 76,680 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,593 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 76,522 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 76,441 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,299 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 76,162 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2010 75,966 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,835 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 75,665 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 75,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 75,560 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 75,343 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Jun 2006 75,343 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 75,024 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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NHE 710R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc 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 NHE 710R, 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 NHE 710R registered?

NHE 710R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 August 1976.

Is NHE 710R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHE 710R 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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