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ACA 230S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,347 mi
Last recorded83,347 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACA 230S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 83,347 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 82,832 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front movement in steering rack

Offside Front movement in steering rack

Fail 5 Sep 2017 82,825 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit weak

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front movement in steering rack

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion hole in chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit weak

Offside Front movement in steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2016 82,342 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 82,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 80,922 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 80,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 79,059 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 78,960 miles

nearside floor corroded slightly

offside front chassis rail corroded slightly

slight play in nearside front top trunion

Pass 4 Jul 2007 78,830 miles

slight play in nearside front top trunion

Pass 13 Jun 2006 78,398 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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ACA 230S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 ACA 230S, 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 49 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 ACA 230S registered?

ACA 230S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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