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PRU 312R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

64,380 mi
Last recorded64,380 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRU 312R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 64,380 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 64,372 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 64,372 miles

Rear Brake inadequately mounted cable strap broken (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 18 May 2017 63,944 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 63,608 miles

hand brake cable strap worn

rear leave spring bushes worn

Pass 13 May 2015 63,501 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,305 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 63,228 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 63,008 miles

nearside front kingpin has slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,851 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 62,582 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 61,946 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 61,505 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 60,812 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 51,459 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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PRU 312R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PRU 312R, 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 PRU 312R registered?

PRU 312R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 November 1976.

Is PRU 312R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRU 312R shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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