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PDB 162R

1976 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,962 mi
Last recorded11,962 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDB 162R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 11,962 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 11,679 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 11,309 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 11,150 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 11,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front nearside tyre perished and cracked but not down to cords

front offside tyre perished and cracked but not down to cords

leak from rear diff

various slight corrosion on floor areas

Fail 9 Jan 2009 11,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front nearside tyre perished and cracked but not down to cords

front offside tyre perished and cracked but not down to cords

leak from rear diff

various slight corrosion on floor areas

Pass 30 Jan 2008 10,848 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 10,241 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 10,012 miles

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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PDB 162R is a 1976 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PDB 162R, 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 50 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PDB 162R?

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What year was PDB 162R registered?

PDB 162R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is PDB 162R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDB 162R shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PDB 162R have outstanding finance?

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