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NMD 585R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,478 mi
Last recorded66,478 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMD 585R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 66,478 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 66,392 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished in tread

offside front floor corroded

offside front inner sill corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 66,388 miles

corroded hole offside front floor

Pass 25 Apr 2012 66,380 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 66,380 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,377 miles

Drivers floor pan slightly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2010 66,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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NMD 585R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NMD 585R, 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

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What year was NMD 585R registered?

NMD 585R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is NMD 585R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMD 585R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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