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PPR 872R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,718 mi
Last recorded11,718 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPR 872R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 11,718 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 11,053 miles

N/s floor pan corroded but has been repaired from inside unable to fully assess.

N/s/f tyre very perished

Windsreen washer pump seems weak!

Fail 11 Aug 2011 11,024 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

corrosion on bulk head but patched from over side

fuel cap seal heavily perished

fuel pipe heavily perished

headlamp patterns weak

nearside front tyre heavily perished and low on tread

play in nearside front top joint

various amounts of corrosion and repair work

Pass 3 Sep 2010 10,097 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2007 9,613 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 6,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 6,910 miles

this car has had magor welding repairs

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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PPR 872R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PPR 872R, 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 PPR 872R registered?

PPR 872R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 November 1976.

Is PPR 872R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPR 872R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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