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APT 272S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

6,380 mi
Last recorded6,380 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPT 272S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 6,380 miles

brake pedal slightly soft/spongy

nearside front suspension trunnion has slight play detected

Fail 28 May 2019 6,374 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 6,374 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 6,313 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 6,313 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2017 6,208 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 6,208 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 6,107 miles

slight oil leak

slight water leak

Fail 11 May 2016 6,107 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

slight oil leak

slight water leak

Pass 11 May 2015 6,041 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 6,041 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 6,002 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 6,002 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 5,831 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 4,525 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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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.

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