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ANP 786R

1977 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,048 mi
Last recorded85,048 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANP 786R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 85,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 85,002 miles

vehicle corroded on front valance (not structural)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 84,923 miles

Welding repairs covered by underseal.

Fail 11 Aug 2012 84,923 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Welding repairs covered by underseal.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 83,546 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 83,545 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 83,477 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front king pins slightly worn

front panel and floors corroded slightly

rear number plate cracked

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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ANP 786R is a 1977 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 ANP 786R, 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 49 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 ANP 786R registered?

ANP 786R is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 29 January 1977.

Is ANP 786R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANP 786R 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.

Does ANP 786R have outstanding finance?

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