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NJH 212R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

92,260 mi
Last recorded92,260 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJH 212R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 92,260 miles

Front and rear suspension components coated in thick underseal

Inner sill and floor areas coated with under seal

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wear in lower trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jun 2026 92,253 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components coated in thick underseal

Inner sill and floor areas coated with under seal

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wear in lower trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2024 92,080 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 92,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Area close to leaf spring forward mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill lower flange (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 91,793 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 91,443 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 91,171 miles

All discs lightly corroded.

Chassis corroding in places.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight play in both front hub assemblys.

Slight play in steering rack arms.

Pass 20 Nov 2018 90,975 miles

All discs light corrosion.

Both front hub assemblys have play.

Chassis corroding in places.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever tight.

Play in steering rack arms.

Pass 28 Nov 2017 90,710 miles

All discs light corrosion.

Chassis corroding in places.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack arms.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 90,334 miles

Chassis corroding in places.

Play in front steering joints.

Slight blow from exhaust.

discs corroding.

Pass 19 Nov 2015 90,163 miles

Both front discs corroding.

Both front headlamp aims at tops of limit.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in both front hubs.

Fail 19 Nov 2015 90,163 miles

Both front discs corroding.

Both front headlamp aims at tops of limit.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight play in both front hubs.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 89,726 miles

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

various areas of corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2013 89,316 miles

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

various areas of corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2013 89,313 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

osf brake sticking slightly

various areas of corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2012 88,920 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 88,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 88,523 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 88,523 miles

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 88,319 miles

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

advise: n/s/r suspension arm has slight play.

advise: play in both front hub assemblys.

advise: rear exhaust mount splitting.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 87,540 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise: o/s/f tyre worn on inside.

advise: play in both front hub assemblys.

advise: possible slight play in n/s/f bottom arm bushes?

advise: rear exhaust mount splitting.

Fail 22 Oct 2009 87,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise: o/s/f tyre worn on inside.

advise: play in both front hub assemblys.

advise: possible slight play in n/s/f bottom arm bushes?

advise: rear exhaust mount splitting.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 87,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise: slight occassional knock from front?

advise; play in both front hub assemblys.

Fail 17 Oct 2008 87,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise; play in both front hub assemblys.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 86,546 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 86,180 miles

advise: o/s/f brake slightly sticking.

Pass 9 Dec 2005 85,066 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 85,056 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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NJH 212R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 NJH 212R, 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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NJH 212R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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