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NLO 766P

1976 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,726 mi
Last recorded77,726 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLO 766P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 77,726 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 76,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 76,151 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 75,762 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 75,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s and o/s truniuns front minor vertical play detected

Pass 26 Jun 2007 75,622 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 74,964 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 74,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 73,305 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 73,305 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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NLO 766P is a 1976 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NLO 766P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NLO 766P registered?

NLO 766P is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 14 April 1976.

Is NLO 766P safe to buy?

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