MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
588 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion at rear inner wheel arches
engine and gearbox oily
corrosion at rear inner wheel arches
engine and gearbox oily
long travel at parking brake lever
nearside rear tyre perished
play at nearside front king pin
bubble rust started on o/souter door seal
slight play in both front king pins
under side of car rusty
rear n/plate cracked
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear 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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
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ELW 977T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 ELW 977T, 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 47 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 ELW 977T?
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What year was ELW 977T registered?
ELW 977T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 April 1979.
Is ELW 977T safe to buy?
The MOT history for ELW 977T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ELW 977T have outstanding finance?
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