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BWS 76S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,894 mi
Last recorded87,894 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWS 76S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 87,894 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 86,805 miles

brake master cylinder cap missing

Fail 22 Apr 2009 86,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

brake master cylinder cap missing

Pass 12 Apr 2008 85,672 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 85,628 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 85,628 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Both rear spring rear bushes perished slightly

Slight corrosion offside rear inner wing behind wheel

Slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Slight play in both front suspension top trunions (strongly advise offside)

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint (strongly advise)

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
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BWS 76S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BWS 76S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BWS 76S?

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What year was BWS 76S registered?

BWS 76S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 17 November 1977.

Is BWS 76S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWS 76S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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