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NOD 18P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,788 mi
Last recorded91,788 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOD 18P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 91,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Nearside and Offside king pin has slight play

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play in both trunnions (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazzard lights flash slow (non obligatory )

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside door post corroded

Rear axle corroded , Also rear suspension components

Pass 22 Nov 2018 91,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in both trunnions (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack (2.3 (a) (i))

hazard warning flash slow (non obligatory)

Pass 15 Nov 2017 90,293 miles

Nearside Front Upper trunnion has slight play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

hazard warning flashes slow (42 / minute)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 90,923 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

hazard warning flashes slow (42 / minute)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 90,211 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play not axle = independent suspension - suspect trunnion wear (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

indicators slow = 65 flashes / minute

Pass 3 Feb 2015 90,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 90,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 87,679 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

prop' shaft rear universal joint has slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2012 86,376 miles

rear hose ferrals corrodeing

slight play in rack joints

surfac corrosion n/s/f brake pipes

surfac corrosion parts of underbody and chassis

Fail 25 Apr 2012 86,376 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear hose ferrals corrodeing

slight play in rack joints

surfac corrosion n/s/f brake pipes

surfac corrosion parts of underbody and chassis

Pass 12 Oct 2010 83,687 miles

front reg plate cracked

rear hose ferrals corrodieng

Fail 12 Oct 2010 83,687 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front reg plate cracked

rear hose ferrals corrodieng

Pass 6 Jun 2008 82,847 miles

leaf springs corrodeing

under body corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2008 82,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

leaf springs corrodeing

under body corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2006 82,077 miles

slight rust on brake pipes

surface rust underbody + chassis

Fail 18 Oct 2006 82,077 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight rust on brake pipes

surface rust underbody + chassis

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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NOD 18P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NOD 18P, 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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What year was NOD 18P registered?

NOD 18P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 25 June 1976.

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