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RWL 525P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,840 mi
Last recorded63,840 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWL 525P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 63,840 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 63,106 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 63,106 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2021 63,059 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 62,540 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 61,707 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 61,666 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2014 60,655 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 60,653 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,379 miles

o/s front brake slightly tight

Pass 10 Jul 2006 60,286 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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RWL 525P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RWL 525P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RWL 525P registered?

RWL 525P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is RWL 525P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWL 525P shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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