MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,789 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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recommend brakes checked slow to stop
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
radiator holes splitting
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported broken mount (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dim (1.7.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
recommend brakes checked slow to stop
radiator holes splitting
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
vin plate missing
An item not tested (Manual)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
vin plate missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres starting to split in tread but no cords showing
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
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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BEV 597S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 BEV 597S, 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 BEV 597S registered?
BEV 597S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 August 1977.
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