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PWW 56R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

2,331 mi
Last recorded2,331 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWW 56R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 2,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Both steering arms have slight play

Underbody heavily undersealed

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 131 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills showing signs of many repairs some better than others (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside kingpin has slight play

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

Offside king pin has slight play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has small hole (7.1.2)

coolant bottom hose rubbing on chassis leg

Fail 28 Sep 2015 127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion sills showing signs of many repairs some better than others (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside kingpin has slight play

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

Offside king pin has slight play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has small hole (7.1.2)

coolant bottom hose rubbing on chassis leg

Pass 10 Oct 2014 99,611 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 98,982 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 92,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 98,791 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 98,519 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 98,519 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 98,249 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 97,411 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 97,411 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2007 95,613 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 95,613 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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PWW 56R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PWW 56R, 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.

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What year was PWW 56R registered?

PWW 56R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 4 August 1976.

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