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PWR 262P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,485 mi
Last recorded63,485 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWR 262P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 63,485 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,947 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 60,947 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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PWR 262P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PWR 262P, 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 PWR 262P registered?

PWR 262P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 July 1976.

Is PWR 262P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWR 262P shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PWR 262P have outstanding finance?

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