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PFS 590P

1976 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,876 mi
Last recorded72,876 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFS 590P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,876 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed preventing a thorough inspection of floor etc

Fail 31 Mar 2014 72,873 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed preventing a thorough inspection of floor etc

Pass 21 Jul 2005 72,437 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 72,437 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front panel corroded

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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PFS 590P is a 1976 MG Midget in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 PFS 590P, 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 PFS 590P registered?

PFS 590P is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 10 May 1976.

Is PFS 590P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFS 590P shows 4 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 PFS 590P have outstanding finance?

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