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DAA 138S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

1,078 mi
Last recorded1,078 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAA 138S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 1,078 miles

o/s/f king pin slight play

o/s/f king pin slight play

o/s/r spring mount slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2016 1,045 miles

o/s/f king pin slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2015 1,017 miles

n/s/f floor slight corrosion

Fail 28 May 2015 1,017 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f floor slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2014 905 miles

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

bodywork has surface rust underneath

Fail 11 Jun 2014 892 miles

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

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

bodywork has surface rust underneath

Pass 13 Jun 2013 867 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 827 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 826 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 812 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 799 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 799 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion starting in a lot of places around chassis

n/s/f suspension has slight play in the top and bottom outer joints.

o/s/f suspension has slight play in the top and bottom outer joints.

Pass 26 May 2009 786 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 783 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 May 2008 752 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2007 608 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 492 miles

long handbrake travel

rear exhaust mounts seperating

rear number plate cracked

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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DAA 138S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DAA 138S, 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 DAA 138S registered?

DAA 138S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 4 August 1977.

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