MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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PLAY IN STEERING RACK AREA N/S & O/S/F
SLIGHT LIFT IN FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
PLAY IN STEERING RACK AREA N/S & O/S/F
SLIGHT LIFT IN FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
n/s/f brake binding slightly
o/s steering rack gaiter deteriorated
slight play in both front upper suspension arms
n/s half shaft seal leaking
o/s sill corroded
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
n/s half shaft seal leaking
o/s sill corroded
body slightly corroded exhaust weak
slight lift n/s & o/s/f king pins o/s/f steering rack gaitor splitting slight play n/s/f rack end
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play n/s & o/s steering rack
slight playn/s/f wheel bairing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play n/s & o/s steering rack
slight playn/s/f wheel bairing
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/r back plate damp
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/r back plate damp
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
n/s/f tyre touches link rod in lock
o/s door mirror broken
signs of oil leak at n/s/r hub
slight binding n/s/f brake
steering column tube loose at bottom
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
os ns front upper joints slight play
slight play in rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
os ns front upper joints slight play
slight play in rack
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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BDM 637S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 BDM 637S, 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 BDM 637S registered?
BDM 637S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 November 1977.
Is BDM 637S safe to buy?
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