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NNF 56P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

10,251 mi
Last recorded10,251 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNF 56P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 10,251 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 10,209 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 10,176 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 10,126 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 10,058 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 9,938 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 9,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 9,660 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 9,608 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 9,522 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 69,466 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 9,248 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 8,989 miles

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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NNF 56P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NNF 56P, 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

How do I check the history of NNF 56P?

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What year was NNF 56P registered?

NNF 56P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 4 May 1976.

Is NNF 56P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NNF 56P shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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