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PGE 848P

1976 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,915 mi
Last recorded1,915 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGE 848P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 1,915 miles

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 9 Oct 2009 773 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 299 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 299 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 98,018 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 97,096 miles

Slight movement on the steering wheel

Fail 19 Sep 2006 97,092 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Freeplay in the steering wheel mounting

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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PGE 848P is a 1976 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PGE 848P, 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 PGE 848P registered?

PGE 848P is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 8 June 1976.

Is PGE 848P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGE 848P shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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