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PAP 939R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,979 mi
Last recorded38,979 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAP 939R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 38,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 38,233 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner end slight movement

Pass 13 Jul 2022 37,216 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 35,495 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 35,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 35,467 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 35,429 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 35,396 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 35,279 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 35,129 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 35,129 miles

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

exhaust rear bracket broken.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 34,993 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,785 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 34,697 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 34,682 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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PAP 939R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PAP 939R, 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

How do I check the history of PAP 939R?

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What year was PAP 939R registered?

PAP 939R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 26 October 1976.

Is PAP 939R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAP 939R shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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