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PUY 18P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,428 mi
Last recorded13,428 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUY 18P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 13,428 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 13,016 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 13,016 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 12,995 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 12,749 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 12,478 miles

N/s front floor corroded but not in prescribed area

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust mounts missing but exhaust still supported

o/s rear tyrecracking on outer wall

slight movement in steering shaft

Pass 21 May 2013 12,416 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s front floor corroded but not in prescribed area

o/s rear tyre cracking on outer wall

slight movement in steering shaft

Pass 10 May 2006 11,686 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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PUY 18P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PUY 18P, 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 PUY 18P registered?

PUY 18P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 13 February 1976.

Is PUY 18P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUY 18P shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PUY 18P have outstanding finance?

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