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CAA 302R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,114 mi
Last recorded80,114 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAA 302R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 80,114 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 80,082 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wax-oiled

Pass 24 Apr 2017 80,079 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 79,967 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 79,879 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 79,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 79,751 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 79,650 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 79,505 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2008 79,215 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 78,775 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 78,773 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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CAA 302R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CAA 302R, 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 CAA 302R registered?

CAA 302R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 July 1977.

Is CAA 302R safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAA 302R shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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