MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,231 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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 .
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 .
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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