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BEV 597S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,789 mi
Last recorded39,789 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEV 597S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 39,789 miles

recommend brakes checked slow to stop

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

radiator holes splitting

Fail 4 May 2017 39,789 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 38,973 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 38,973 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,895 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres starting to split in tread but no cords showing

Pass 10 Jun 2009 37,799 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 37,780 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 37,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2006 37,275 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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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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