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PDG 736R

1976 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,704 mi
Last recorded70,704 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDG 736R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 70,704 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 70,697 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 67,802 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 67,802 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working front and rear (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,746 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 67,675 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,462 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 67,312 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 67,279 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 66,541 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 64,397 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 63,491 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 62,886 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 62,886 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 62,617 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 61,731 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

oil leaking from n/s rear hub seal

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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PDG 736R is a 1976 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PDG 736R, 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

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What year was PDG 736R registered?

PDG 736R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 11 October 1976.

Is PDG 736R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDG 736R shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PDG 736R have outstanding finance?

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