MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,179 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
both front inner wings corroded
no bonnet fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
both front inner wings corroded
no bonnet fitted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
both front inner wings corroded
no bonnet fitted at time of test
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel tank may be leaking when full
underbody extensive repairs
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SYD 886R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 SYD 886R, 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 SYD 886R registered?
SYD 886R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 23 November 1976.
Is SYD 886R safe to buy?
The MOT history for SYD 886R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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