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LVC 819P

1975 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,328 mi
Last recorded74,328 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVC 819P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 74,328 miles

car leans to the right

Fail 28 Sep 2023 74,326 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn and lower trunions (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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LVC 819P is a 1975 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,422 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LVC 819P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LVC 819P?

You can check the full history of LVC 819P by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LVC 819P registered?

LVC 819P is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 24 October 1975.

Is LVC 819P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVC 819P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LVC 819P have outstanding finance?

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