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TRA 233R

1976 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,520 mi
Last recorded80,520 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRA 233R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 80,520 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 80,509 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 3 May 2008 80,338 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 80,337 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s/f under sill holed

Pass 19 Mar 2007 80,227 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 80,227 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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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TRA 233R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TRA 233R, 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 TRA 233R registered?

TRA 233R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is TRA 233R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRA 233R shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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