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PRP 296R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,484 mi
Last recorded96,484 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRP 296R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 96,484 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 96,125 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 95,991 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 95,138 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 94,372 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,022 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 93,655 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 93,655 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 93,147 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all brakes slight drag

Pass 19 Nov 2011 93,147 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brakes slight drag

Pass 28 Sep 2010 92,698 miles

handbrake lever coming up a long way

slight binding on o/s front brake

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 27 Sep 2010 92,698 miles

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

handbrake lever coming up a long way

slight binding on o/s front brake

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 23 Sep 2009 91,972 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 90,893 miles

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
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PRP 296R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PRP 296R, 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 PRP 296R registered?

PRP 296R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 21 December 1976.

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