MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,085 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion evident in front inner wheel arches
Central Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
corrosion evident in front inner wheel arches
front inner wheel arches corroded
slight imbalance on front brakes(n/s low)
slightly long handbrake travel
n/s wheel bearing slight play
both lower trunnions early wear
corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members
o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked
slightly long handbrake travel
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members
o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked
slightly long handbrake travel
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RFD 89R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 89R, 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 89R registered?
RFD 89R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 19 October 1976.
Is RFD 89R safe to buy?
The MOT history for RFD 89R shows 6 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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