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NJE 897R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,610 mi
Last recorded29,610 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJE 897R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 29,610 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 29,610 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2012 29,437 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres perished but no cords or ply exposed

Pass 20 Jul 2011 28,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre has cracks to sidewall/tread

nearside rear tyre has cracks to sidewall/tread

offside rear tyre has cracks to sidewall/tread

Pass 10 Jul 2010 26,233 miles

Nearside front floor has corrosion not considered excessive.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 24,916 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

wipers poor

Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,916 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

wipers poor

Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,722 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2007 24,703 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 24,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

all tyre pressures are low

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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NJE 897R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NJE 897R, 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 NJE 897R registered?

NJE 897R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 November 1976.

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