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PEA 414R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,123 mi
Last recorded28,123 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEA 414R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 28,123 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 28,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 27,778 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 27,483 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 27,282 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 27,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 26,931 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 26,901 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 26,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 26,893 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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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PEA 414R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red 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 PEA 414R, 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 PEA 414R registered?

PEA 414R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is PEA 414R safe to buy?

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