MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,380 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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brake pedal slightly soft/spongy
nearside front suspension trunnion has slight play detected
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
n/s/f suspension trunnion has slight play
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
n/s/f suspension trunnion has slight play
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Coolant leak from rear of cylinder head area ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
rear floor/under body slightly corroded
Coolant leak from rear of cylinder head area ()
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
rear floor/under body slightly corroded
slight oil leak
slight water leak
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
slight oil leak
slight water leak
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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APT 272S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 APT 272S, 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 APT 272S registered?
APT 272S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 3 August 1977.
Is APT 272S safe to buy?
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