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SBV 10P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,986 mi
Last recorded48,986 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBV 10P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 48,986 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 48,693 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,229 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 48,227 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative Front and rear (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative Front and rear (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Front (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Rear (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Front (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Chassis corroded and holed badly

Brake test aborted due to binding brakes

Front and rear wheel bearings not checked due to brakes binding

Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,730 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 47,709 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 46,891 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 46,155 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,155 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 45,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 May 2008 45,565 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 44,012 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 42,762 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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SBV 10P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SBV 10P, 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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SBV 10P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 May 1976.

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