MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS
All exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated and cracking up
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Slight play in both front king pins
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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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FJO 580S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 FJO 580S, 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 FJO 580S registered?
FJO 580S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1977.
Is FJO 580S safe to buy?
The MOT history for FJO 580S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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