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PFS 316P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,429 mi
Last recorded44,429 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFS 316P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 44,429 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 44,124 miles

Offside Front slight lift in king pin

Fail 24 Aug 2016 44,116 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front slight lift in king pin

Pass 29 May 2015 43,725 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 43,708 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 43,708 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2013 43,244 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,902 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 41,185 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 41,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 11 May 2010 40,443 miles

Light misting of fuel over underside of float chambers

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Slight lift in offside front king pin

Pass 27 Apr 2009 40,294 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Slight lift in offside front king pin

Pass 1 May 2008 40,040 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 40,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 39,815 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 39,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

report n/s/r and o/s/r spring eye bushes perishing and cracking but not split

report o/s door mirror missing

report slight oil leak on engine and gearbox

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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PFS 316P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PFS 316P, 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

How do I check the history of PFS 316P?

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What year was PFS 316P registered?

PFS 316P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 July 1976.

Is PFS 316P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFS 316P shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PFS 316P have outstanding finance?

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