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SYS 513R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,629 mi
Last recorded17,629 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYS 513R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 17,629 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2014 17,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 17,461 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 15,607 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 12,457 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 11,854 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 11,854 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 9,701 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 9,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 8,441 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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SYS 513R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SYS 513R, 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 SYS 513R registered?

SYS 513R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 19 October 1976.

Is SYS 513R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYS 513R shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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