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RRH 422R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

964 mi
Last recorded964 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRH 422R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 964 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 366 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 366 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 99,179 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight play found in both front bottom trunoins

unable to inspect both outer sills as covered with proctective plates

windscreen wipers only work on 1st speed

Pass 4 Jun 2014 98,212 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 98,157 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Engine running irratic at idle speed....

Fail 22 May 2013 98,100 miles

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

HAZZARDS FLASH SLIGHTLY FAST

INDICATORS FLASHING SLIGHTLY SLOW

N/S/R DAMPER/LEVER HAS SLIGHT LEAK

O/S MID FLOOR HOLED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2012 56,907 miles

some corrosion off rear wheel arch not with in 30cm of rear road spring or seat belt anchors

Fail 24 May 2012 56,907 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

some corrosion off rear wheel arch not with in 30cm of rear road spring or seat belt anchors

Pass 7 May 2011 96,380 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 3 May 2011 96,380 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 95,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight play in steering rack on n/s/f.

Pass 28 May 2008 93,468 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 93,446 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 22 May 2007 93,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 88,792 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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RRH 422R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RRH 422R, 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 RRH 422R registered?

RRH 422R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 November 1976.

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