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PVM 361R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,795 mi
Last recorded14,795 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVM 361R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 14,795 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 14,332 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 13,745 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 13,400 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 13,096 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 12,994 miles

12/07/2007

Fail 12 Jul 2007 12,989 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

both front lower brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2006 12,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside hand brake effort weak

oil leak

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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PVM 361R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red 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 PVM 361R, 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 PVM 361R registered?

PVM 361R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 3 November 1976.

Is PVM 361R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVM 361R 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 PVM 361R have outstanding finance?

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