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NPB 209P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

86,863 mi
Last recorded86,863 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPB 209P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 86,863 miles

Nearside Front Slight corrosion to door

Fail 18 Jul 2018 86,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Slight corrosion to door

Fail 12 Aug 2016 86,853 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)

both rear axle straps in poor condition

engine oil leaks

extensive welding repairs to underside

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre is perished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 86,364 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 86,364 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 86,463 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2011 86,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 86,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside and offside doors rusted.

Slight lift offside king pin

Fail 14 May 2010 86,109 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside and offside doors rusted.

Slight lift offside king pin

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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NPB 209P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 NPB 209P, 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 NPB 209P registered?

NPB 209P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 22 June 1976.

Is NPB 209P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPB 209P shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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