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NUS 481P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,734 mi
Last recorded75,734 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUS 481P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 75,734 miles

Both inner sills not attached to body ?

Fail 30 Jun 2016 75,699 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both inner sills not attached to body ?

Pass 27 Jun 2015 75,188 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 75,187 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2012 75,184 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

slight play in both suspension joints both sides

Pass 14 Jul 2009 75,179 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 75,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 74,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 74,141 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 74,141 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NUS 481P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NUS 481P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NUS 481P registered?

NUS 481P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 March 1976.

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