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NRE 150P

1976 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

6,143 mi
Last recorded6,143 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRE 150P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 6,143 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 6,143 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 5,004 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 3,505 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 3,505 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 102,416 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear diff leaking slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 101,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear diff oil seal leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 99,973 miles

666444 oil leak on n/s rear hub

Fail 6 Jul 2018 99,973 miles

666444 oil leak on n/s rear hub

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 97,699 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 95,949 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 94,216 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 94,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 92,475 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 91,467 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 90,865 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 89,898 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 89,898 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 88,152 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 87,808 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 87,494 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 87,493 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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NRE 150P is a 1976 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NRE 150P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NRE 150P registered?

NRE 150P is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 10 March 1976.

Is NRE 150P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRE 150P shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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