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PHA 479R

1976 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,520 mi
Last recorded68,520 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHA 479R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,520 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres have age cracking

Fail 13 Apr 2018 68,520 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working and offside (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres have age cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,377 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 68,310 miles

Oil leak

timing out

Fail 28 Nov 2013 68,310 miles

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

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

Oil leak

timing out

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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PHA 479R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 PHA 479R, 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 PHA 479R?

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What year was PHA 479R registered?

PHA 479R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 August 1976.

Is PHA 479R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHA 479R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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