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LYD 888P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,354 mi
Last recorded52,354 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYD 888P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 52,354 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 51,784 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 50,071 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 49,603 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,027 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 48,249 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2015 48,249 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,918 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 46,931 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,672 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 45,893 miles

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,893 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,883 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,222 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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LYD 888P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYD 888P, 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 51 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 LYD 888P registered?

LYD 888P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 4 September 1975.

Is LYD 888P safe to buy?

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