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NLG 848P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,718 mi
Last recorded48,718 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLG 848P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2008 48,718 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,329 miles

lots of underbody sealer

Fail 7 Mar 2007 48,329 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 48,072 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

slight under body rust but no holes,surface rust.

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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NLG 848P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,064 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 NLG 848P, 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 51 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 NLG 848P registered?

NLG 848P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 25 November 1975.

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