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PGX 234R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,605 mi
Last recorded9,605 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGX 234R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 9,605 miles

o/s inner rear body rusted

Fail 2 Jun 2015 9,605 miles

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

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

o/s inner rear body rusted

Pass 12 May 2014 9,602 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 9,286 miles

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

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

service & parking brake efficiencys close to minimum requirements

Pass 16 Apr 2013 9,286 miles

service & parking brake efficiencys close to minimum requirements

Pass 5 Apr 2011 9,169 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 9,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 8,894 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 8,412 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 8,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 7,822 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 7,001 miles

slight binding nearside front brake

Pass 15 Mar 2006 6,246 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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PGX 234R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PGX 234R, 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 PGX 234R registered?

PGX 234R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 11 August 1976.

Is PGX 234R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGX 234R shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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