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PLS 784P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,451 mi
Last recorded97,451 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLS 784P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 97,451 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 97,413 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 96,925 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 96,755 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 96,689 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 96,680 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight bind on front and offside rear brakes

Fail 12 Jun 2017 96,674 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight bind on front and offside rear brakes

Pass 19 Aug 2015 96,590 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 96,378 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 May 2014 96,376 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 96,091 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 95,104 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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PLS 784P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PLS 784P, 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 PLS 784P registered?

PLS 784P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 February 1976.

Is PLS 784P safe to buy?

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