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BDM 637S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,807 mi
Last recorded95,807 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDM 637S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 95,807 miles

PLAY IN STEERING RACK AREA N/S & O/S/F

SLIGHT LIFT IN FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS

Fail 22 Aug 2017 95,807 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 95,543 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 95,217 miles

n/s half shaft seal leaking

o/s sill corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2015 95,217 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 94,805 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 94,416 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 94,416 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 94,163 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 94,163 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 93,424 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 93,417 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 93,397 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 93,040 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 93,038 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 92,612 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 92,604 miles

os ns front upper joints slight play

slight play in rack

Fail 30 Apr 2007 92,604 miles

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.

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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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.

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