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RCA 655P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,611 mi
Last recorded75,611 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCA 655P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 75,611 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 75,554 miles

Both track rod ends running close to road wheels

Fail 10 Jul 2015 75,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both track rod ends running close to road wheels

Pass 8 May 2014 74,208 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear axle bump stop mount corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 74,201 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear axle check strap broken

offside rear axle bump stop mount corroded

offside rear tyre cracking in side wall

Pass 8 Jul 2011 74,056 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 74,056 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 74,043 miles

slight play inboth sides of steering rack

Fail 5 Jun 2008 74,037 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play inboth sides of steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2006 73,802 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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RCA 655P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RCA 655P, 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 RCA 655P registered?

RCA 655P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 17 June 1976.

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