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NWJ 488R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,231 mi
Last recorded63,231 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWJ 488R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 63,231 miles

Offside steering rack boot is leaking grease slightly and sliding along the track rod arm

horn press works intermittently

vertical movement at the steering wheel as a result of play in the lower column bushing .

Fail 16 May 2016 63,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush kingpin (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside steering rack boot is leaking grease slightly and sliding along the track rod arm

horn press works intermittently

vertical movement at the steering wheel as a result of play in the lower column bushing .

Pass 30 Jan 2015 63,039 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 63,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NWJ 488R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 NWJ 488R, 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 NWJ 488R registered?

NWJ 488R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is NWJ 488R safe to buy?

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