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DFC 508R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,933 mi
Last recorded47,933 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFC 508R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 47,933 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 47,923 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sping hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake backing plate slighty damp with oil

welding repairs to nearside and offside floor to cill and offside front inner wheel arch undersealed

Pass 26 Sep 2019 47,891 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 47,602 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 47,439 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 47,434 miles

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

some play in nearside front wheel up and down

Pass 3 Oct 2016 47,310 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 47,018 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 45,685 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 44,661 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 43,197 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 43,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 6 May 2011 43,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2010 43,066 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 43,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 23,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake ferrulles slighty corroded

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside front steering rack side arm

Slight play in offside front steering rack side arm

Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,520 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight imbalance of rear brakes(n/s low).

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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DFC 508R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DFC 508R, 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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DFC 508R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 9 May 1977.

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