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RKE 519R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,117 mi
Last recorded94,117 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKE 519R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 94,117 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 May 2015 94,102 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s rear brake backplate wet (suspect brake fluid)

o/s rear spring hanger bush deteriorated

o/s rear upper shocker bush deteriorating

sills corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2014 91,828 miles

Both sills rusty.

Nearside passengers seat removed.

Slight play in both front king pins.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 91,825 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both sills rusty.

Slight play in both front king pins.

Pass 7 Jul 2012 88,962 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 87,904 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 87,904 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 86,025 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 85,725 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 85,725 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 83,812 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 83,811 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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RKE 519R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RKE 519R, 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 RKE 519R registered?

RKE 519R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 15 October 1976.

Is RKE 519R safe to buy?

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