MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Near side rear tyre side wall cracking
Off side rear tyr eside wall cracking
Slight play in steering rack
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Near side rear tyre side wall cracking
Off side rear tyr eside wall cracking
Slight play in steering rack
Near side rear tyre cracking in side wall
Slight play in near side trunions
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Near side rear tyre cracking in side wall
Slight play in near side trunions
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PPR 543R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 PPR 543R, 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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What year was PPR 543R registered?
PPR 543R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 19 November 1976.
Is PPR 543R safe to buy?
The MOT history for PPR 543R shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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