MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
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
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all brakes slight drag
handbrake lever coming up a long way
slight binding on o/s front brake
slight rear brake imbalance
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
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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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.
Is PRP 296R safe to buy?
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