MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,631 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front inner flitch panels slightly corroded
front coil springs corroding
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative front / rear (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front inner wheel arch corroded
Slight play and lift in both king pins,Front panel rusty
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Slight play and lift in nearside and offside king pins. Front vallance holed and rusty.
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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CFC 497R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 CFC 497R, 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 CFC 497R registered?
CFC 497R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 13 May 1977.
Is CFC 497R safe to buy?
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