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PUR 191R

1976 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,906 mi
Last recorded90,906 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUR 191R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 90,906 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2014 90,774 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s seat belt rough in operation

Fail 7 Mar 2013 90,421 miles

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

o/s seat belt slow to release

Pass 7 Mar 2013 90,421 miles

o/s seat belt slow to release

Pass 14 Nov 2011 88,380 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 88,371 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 80,722 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 79,829 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 79,827 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering rack & king pins

Pass 22 Jun 2005 77,809 miles

both side headlamp aim slightly poor

slightly play in both side front king pins

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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PUR 191R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PUR 191R, 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 PUR 191R registered?

PUR 191R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 30 October 1976.

Is PUR 191R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUR 191R shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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