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AHD 554R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,769 mi
Last recorded14,769 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHD 554R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 14,769 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 14,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 14,152 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 14,121 miles

The underside has areas of light corrosion.

The underside has areas of previous repairs and has been undersealed.

There is movment in the front suspension joints/bushes.

Fail 28 May 2012 14,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

The underside has areas of light corrosion.

The underside has areas of previous repairs and has been undersealed.

There is movment in the front suspension joints/bushes.

Pass 6 May 2011 13,649 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 13,426 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 12,924 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 12,183 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 11,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 11,669 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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AHD 554R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AHD 554R, 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 AHD 554R registered?

AHD 554R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 24 June 1977.

Is AHD 554R safe to buy?

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