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NRT 263P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

17,377 mi
Last recorded17,377 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRT 263P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,377 miles

oil leaks

Pass 24 Jun 2015 17,368 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 17,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 17,335 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 16,422 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 16,422 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 15,271 miles

wear to edge on o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 May 2011 14,906 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 14,890 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 May 2010 13,861 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 13,445 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 13,442 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2008 13,078 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 12,257 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 5,892 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 5,892 miles

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

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

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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NRT 263P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NRT 263P, 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 NRT 263P registered?

NRT 263P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 10 June 1976.

Is NRT 263P safe to buy?

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