MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Both rear axle straps deteriorating.
Both rear leaf springs showing signs of corrosion.
Both rear tyres perishing.
Complete car body crusty with rust.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/S/F Tyre getting low on inside edge.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F floor pan has holed inside below foot pedals.
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak from engine and gearbox.
Rad is deteriorating at the bottom
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Slight play in both front king pins.
Slight play in steering rack.
This car is in a poor state.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Centre Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)
Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
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PLJ 455R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 PLJ 455R, 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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PLJ 455R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 October 1976.
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