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NTX 5R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,435 mi
Last recorded97,435 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTX 5R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 97,435 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play bottom joint (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2016 97,433 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play bottom joint (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 12 May 2016 27,427 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

under body has signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2013 97,332 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 97,090 miles

as per failure

Fail 16 Aug 2012 97,083 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

slight lift in o/s front lower suspension joint

slight play in near side of steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2009 96,863 miles

1. slight wear in n/s front hub. 2. o/s front steering rack gaiter perished. 3. slight play in n/s rear hub.

4. slight binding o/s rear brake.

Pass 15 May 2008 96,843 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 96,843 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating maladjustment or excessive wear (3.3.A.1h)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1.slight play in n/s/r hub 2.slight binding on n/s/f brake 3.slight play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 21 Apr 2006 95,915 miles

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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NTX 5R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NTX 5R, 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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NTX 5R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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