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PDH 418R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

2,229 mi
Last recorded2,229 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDH 418R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 2,229 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 1,848 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 1,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking Filter at Rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat Belts slow to pull out

Pass 26 May 2023 1,266 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 98,250 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 97,838 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 97,820 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones air horns fitted (1.6.2d)

rear brake application uneven 32% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 97,492 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 97,293 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 96,841 miles

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

Oil leak

downpipe to mid section ehaust joint leaking

Fail 29 May 2014 96,841 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

downpipe to mid section ehaust joint leaking

Pass 21 May 2013 95,816 miles

Both body sils poor

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2013 95,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both body sils poor

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2012 94,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

battery insecure and terminal loose

steering geometry seriously out of alignment

Fail 16 May 2012 94,035 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

battery insecure and terminal loose

steering geometry seriously out of alignment

Pass 5 Apr 2011 92,985 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 92,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2009 92,916 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

under body in a corroded condition but not considered excessive.

upper body in corroded condition.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 92,886 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 92,886 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 92,558 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 92,558 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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PDH 418R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PDH 418R, 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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PDH 418R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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