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BRP 320S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,985 mi
Last recorded6,985 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRP 320S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 6,985 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 1,673 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 1,317 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 1,238 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 1,112 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 1,018 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 1,018 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 1,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

N/S/F AND O/S/F RACKENDS ARE WORN

N/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH TO BULKHEAD AREA IS CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM AREA

O/S/R LEAF SPRING AND SHOCKABSORBER IS WORN

SLAVE CYLINDER CAP DOES NOT FIT CORRECTLY

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

THE O/S/F TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT IS WORN

THE O/S/INNER SILL TO FLOOR IS CORRODED

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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BRP 320S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BRP 320S, 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 BRP 320S registered?

BRP 320S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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