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RBF 256R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,302 mi
Last recorded87,302 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBF 256R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 87,302 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2020 87,302 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,809 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 84,954 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,748 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 84,721 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,638 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 84,621 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 84,562 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 84,420 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 84,310 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 84,280 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 84,087 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 84,087 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 83,963 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 83,766 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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RBF 256R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RBF 256R, 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 RBF 256R registered?

RBF 256R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is RBF 256R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBF 256R shows 16 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.

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