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PEL 941R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,658 mi
Last recorded8,658 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEL 941R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 8,658 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 8,658 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 8,632 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 8,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 8,594 miles

Car has had numerous welding repairs

Car is heavily shutzd not allowing a clear inspection

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 8,594 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Car has had numerous welding repairs

Car is heavily shutzd not allowing a clear inspection

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 8,569 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

car has been patched and shutzd underneath

steering wheel has slight movement

Pass 4 Jul 2011 8,380 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

nearside front headlight back corroded

rear dif seal leaking

rear exhaust mounting loose

steering column slight play

under body slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2011 8,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

nearside front headlight back corroded

rear exhaust mounting loose

Pass 2 Jul 2010 7,897 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 7,897 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 7,632 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 7,632 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 6,444 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 6,440 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 5,684 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 5,674 miles

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 May 2006 5,662 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2005 5,654 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 5,640 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear fog lights faded, not required on the age car but if fitted must be correct under C/use law.

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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PEL 941R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PEL 941R, 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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What year was PEL 941R registered?

PEL 941R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 October 1976.

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