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NUH 384R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,674 mi
Last recorded77,674 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUH 384R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 77,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on rear pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded corrosion on both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective left hand rear mounting bush splitting on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on rear leaf springs

slight play in left hand front king pin

Fail 23 Jul 2026 77,674 miles

Direction indicator not working both fronts (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on rear pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded corrosion on both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute both rears (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective left hand rear mounting bush splitting on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on rear leaf springs

slight play in left hand front king pin

Pass 22 Jul 2025 77,253 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 77,253 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 76,676 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on both rear leaf springs

Pass 10 Jul 2023 76,258 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower king pin swivel worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle rebound straps perished and split

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 75,737 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight wear in both side front suspension king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear leaf suspension springs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,582 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 74,582 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working switch (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,186 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Slight movement in both front king pins of suspension

Fail 22 Jul 2019 74,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Slight movement in both front king pins of suspension

Pass 19 Jul 2018 73,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chassis metal pipe covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Slight movement in left hand suspension king pin

front mounting of exhaust loose and two of the rubber mountings are badly split

Pass 28 Jul 2017 72,867 miles

centre exhaust mounting splitting badly

rear tail pipe exhaust mounting splitting badly

slight play in both king pin up and down movement

slight play in both lower king pin bushes

Fail 19 Jul 2017 72,863 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

centre exhaust mounting splitting badly

rear tail pipe exhaust mounting splitting badly

slight play in both king pin up and down movement

slight play in both lower king pin bushes

Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,327 miles

centre exhaust mounting splitting

slight leak on right hand front shock absorber

Fail 25 Jul 2016 72,314 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust mounting splitting

slight leak on right hand front shock absorber

Pass 23 Jul 2015 71,786 miles

Exhaust mountings perishing

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

Oil leaks on engine

Fail 10 Jul 2014 71,192 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight drag on front brakes

Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,192 miles

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

Slight drag on front brakes

Pass 24 Jul 2013 70,799 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 70,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 69,489 miles

corrosion to offside front inner wing

Pass 6 Sep 2007 69,202 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 69,185 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres down to 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

coolant leak from bottom hose to radiator joint

horn sticks on

moderate movement in n/s/f & o/s/f suspension uprights

poor repair on front panel joints

Pass 14 Mar 2006 68,543 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 68,543 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Wear in both kingpins

wear in both ends of steering rack

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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NUH 384R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NUH 384R, 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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NUH 384R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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