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NON 538R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

19,286 mi
Last recorded19,286 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNON 538R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 19,286 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 19,137 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 19,137 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 19,109 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 19,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

free-play felt in steering rack n/s track rod inner balljoint

Pass 30 Nov 2011 18,922 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 18,717 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,542 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 18,538 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 18,377 miles

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

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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NON 538R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NON 538R, 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 NON 538R registered?

NON 538R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is NON 538R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NON 538R shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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