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RNP 555P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,812 mi
Last recorded92,812 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNP 555P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 92,812 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor pan corroded seat mount

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering

under side corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2017 92,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

slight oil leak

slight play in rear halfshafts

slight play in steering

under side corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2016 92,850 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 92,812 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 92,812 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 92,812 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 92,812 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 92,814 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 92,812 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 92,812 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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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RNP 555P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RNP 555P, 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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RNP 555P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 April 1976.

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