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PJX 417P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

18,611 mi
Last recorded18,611 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJX 417P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 18,611 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre getting low

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 18,610 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre getting low

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 18,378 miles

both front shockabsorbers weak

nearside front door outer sill and floor panal rusted through

nearside front inner wing closing panal rusted through

nearside rear lower wing rusted through

rear bumper suport panal rusted through

windscreen milky around edges

Fail 29 Aug 2013 18,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front shockabsorbers weak

nearside front door outer sill and floor panal rusted through

nearside front inner wing closing panal rusted through

nearside rear lower wing rusted through

rear bumper suport panal rusted through

windscreen milky around edges

Pass 24 Jan 2012 18,375 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 18,375 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 18,368 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 18,353 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in steering

Pass 22 Apr 2009 18,353 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in steering

Pass 25 May 2007 18,189 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 18,189 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

wipers starting to smear

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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PJX 417P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PJX 417P, 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 PJX 417P registered?

PJX 417P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 13 February 1976.

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