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PAB 5P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

12,505 mi
Last recorded12,505 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAB 5P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 12,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 11,767 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 9,577 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 6,289 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 6,179 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 6,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 5,981 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 5,769 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 5,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 14 May 2009 5,549 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 May 2008 5,333 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 5,329 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 19 May 2007 4,886 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2007 4,886 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 4,253 miles

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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PAB 5P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PAB 5P, 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 PAB 5P registered?

PAB 5P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 11 February 1976.

Is PAB 5P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAB 5P shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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