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PCX 258P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,117 mi
Last recorded32,117 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCX 258P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 32,117 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 32,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 32,057 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

parking brake modified by welding

under structure has heavy coating of wax oil/under sealant

Fail 30 Jun 2014 32,053 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

parking brake modified by welding

under structure has heavy coating of wax oil/under sealant

Pass 15 May 2013 31,289 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 29,244 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,244 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,351 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 26,311 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 26,310 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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PCX 258P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PCX 258P, 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 PCX 258P registered?

PCX 258P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 February 1976.

Is PCX 258P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCX 258P shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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