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NJB 278R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,423 mi
Last recorded72,423 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJB 278R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,423 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 72,423 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 72,423 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 72,423 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,242 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,153 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 71,684 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 71,684 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,733 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 69,888 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 69,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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NJB 278R 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 72.7%.

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 NJB 278R, 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 NJB 278R?

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What year was NJB 278R registered?

NJB 278R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is NJB 278R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJB 278R shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NJB 278R have outstanding finance?

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