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PNJ 880R

1976 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,484 mi
Last recorded95,484 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNJ 880R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 95,484 miles

Offside Rear rebound strip split, suggest having this replaced

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all welding covered in thick underseal

slight bind offside front brake

Fail 26 Jul 2017 95,484 miles

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

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded with in 30 cm of lower arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring eye (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both, not working (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rebound strip split, suggest having this replaced

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 31 Dec 2011 92,570 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 92,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 88,800 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 88,507 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 88,507 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 88,505 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 88,505 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

would advise new light switch and hazard warning switch

Pass 14 Aug 2006 87,533 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 87,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

handbrake travel,slight imbalance on front brakes,offside front door mirror missing.

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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PNJ 880R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in White 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 PNJ 880R, 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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PNJ 880R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 12 November 1976.

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