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NUY 20P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

78,303 mi
Last recorded78,303 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUY 20P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 78,303 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 78,303 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 78,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 78,119 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 78,005 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion to both front inner wings

slight play in kingpins

slight play in steering rack

underside if vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 8 Mar 2010 78,005 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion to both front inner wings

slight play in kingpins

slight play in steering rack

underside if vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 17 Sep 2008 77,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

light fluffing to o/s seat belt. slight play in both front king pins. poor weldng and corrosion to both front inner wings

Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,942 miles

light fluffing to o/s seat belt. slight play in both front king pins. poor weldng and corrosion to both front inner wings

Fail 21 Jul 2008 77,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advanced corrosion to n/s and o/s front inner wing areas

front valance holled and corroded

o/s/f seat belt slight fluffing

unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle due to heavy underseal

Fail 9 Jun 2008 77,910 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

off side seat belt has slight fluffing

poor welding repairs to off side and near side front and rear inner wheel arches

slight play in both front king pin bushes

Fail 28 Jun 2007 77,709 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 77,709 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 77,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

numerous patched repairs to floor and body structure

rear brakes dragging slightly

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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NUY 20P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,064 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 NUY 20P, 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 51 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NUY 20P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 29 September 1975.

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