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PWR 549P

1976 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

10,824 mi
Last recorded10,824 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWR 549P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 10,824 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 10,241 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 10,238 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 10,154 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 10,052 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 10,024 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 10,006 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 10,002 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 9,938 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 9,317 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 7,416 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 7,416 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 106,171 miles

All tyres developing cracks in rubber

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 106,126 miles

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

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

All tyres developing cracks in rubber

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 104,411 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 2,526 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 100,400 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 100,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 98,142 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 96,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight lift o/s trunion

Pass 4 Mar 2011 96,882 miles

slight lift o/s trunion

Pass 5 May 2010 96,851 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 94,876 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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PWR 549P is a 1976 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PWR 549P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PWR 549P?

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What year was PWR 549P registered?

PWR 549P is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 25 March 1976.

Is PWR 549P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWR 549P shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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