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PLW 134R

1976 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,637 mi
Last recorded56,637 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLW 134R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 56,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 56,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 95,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2013

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 95,852 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 95,844 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 95,828 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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PLW 134R is a 1976 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PLW 134R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PLW 134R registered?

PLW 134R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 14 November 1976.

Is PLW 134R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLW 134R shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PLW 134R have outstanding finance?

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