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RFD 899R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,209 mi
Last recorded3,209 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFD 899R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 3,209 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 2,841 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 2,601 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 2,305 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 2,229 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 2,201 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 2,200 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 2,010 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 2,010 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 974 miles

battery loose in tray.

both rear bumper corner sections slightly loose.

chrome over sills fitted.

ferrules corroded on front and rear flexible brake hoses.

locating pin on nearside front suspension lower trunion not fully seated.

lower section of drivers door frame corroded.

slight play in bottom of offside front king pin.

steering lock does operate with key removed.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Fail 17 Feb 2014 972 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

accelerator pedal linkage loose on bulkhead inside vehicle.

both rear bumper corner sections loose.

chrome over sills fitted.

ferrule corroded on rear flexible brake hose.

locating pin on nearside front suspension lower trunion not fully seated.

lower section of drivers door frame badly corroded.

steering lock does not operate with key removed.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 218 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 189 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 80,000 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 80,000 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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RFD 899R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RFD 899R, 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 RFD 899R registered?

RFD 899R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 21 October 1976.

Is RFD 899R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFD 899R shows 15 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.

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