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PDN 199P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,685 mi
Last recorded66,685 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDN 199P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 66,685 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 66,264 miles

rear exhaust mount broken and center mount splitting

Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,053 miles

rear brake balance poor

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,869 miles

rear brake balance poor

slight play in the front anti roll bar mounting bushes

wheel arches are glss fibre lined

Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,536 miles

fibreglass has been drilled through in places to show metal underneath it by customer prior to the retest

filler in back panel-unable to tell condition of metal work

front inner wheel arches have been fibre glassed over inner panels-unable to tell condition of panel underneath

poor repairs to front inner wings

previous mot failure was inner arches and panels are fibreglassed , trim has been removed to show arches are metal and solid

rear spring and hanger bushes in poor condition

slight lift in o/s/f suspension hub/kingpin

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jun 2014 65,535 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

filler in back panel-unable to tell condition of metal work

froint and rear tyres and wheels differnt sizes

front inner wheel arches have been fibre glassed over inner panels-unable to tell condition of panel underneath

headlamps low

o/s/r foot and handbrake reading low

poor repairs to front inner wings

rear spring and hanger bushes in poor condition

slight lift in o/s/f suspension hub/kingpin

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

steering lock insecure/loose

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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PDN 199P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PDN 199P, 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 PDN 199P registered?

PDN 199P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 17 January 1976.

Is PDN 199P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDN 199P shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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