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ECA 177S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,504 mi
Last recorded19,504 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECA 177S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 19,504 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 17,807 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 15,549 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 15,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 15 May 2008 11,437 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 8,257 miles

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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ECA 177S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 ECA 177S, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of ECA 177S?

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What year was ECA 177S registered?

ECA 177S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 15 May 1978.

Is ECA 177S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECA 177S shows 6 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.

Does ECA 177S have outstanding finance?

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