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PHL 730

1976 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,109 mi
Last recorded33,109 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHL 730
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 33,109 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 32,996 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 32,777 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 32,777 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 32,104 miles

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

steering lock not working

Fail 15 Jun 2018 32,096 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability both (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

steering lock not working

Pass 23 Jun 2017 31,914 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber is weak

Pass 13 Jul 2016 31,797 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 31,353 miles

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 31,353 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 31,160 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 31,160 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 30,821 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 30,514 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,149 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 30,044 miles

lower steering column mounting has slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,980 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 29,980 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 29,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 29,862 miles

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

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

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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PHL 730 is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PHL 730, 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 PHL 730 registered?

PHL 730 is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 June 1976.

Is PHL 730 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHL 730 shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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