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PNB 654R

1976 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,840 mi
Last recorded59,840 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNB 654R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 59,840 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 59,840 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.44% (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,744 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 58,744 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 57,848 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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PNB 654R is a 1976 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PNB 654R, 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

How do I check the history of PNB 654R?

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What year was PNB 654R registered?

PNB 654R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 18 August 1976.

Is PNB 654R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNB 654R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PNB 654R have outstanding finance?

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