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LIL 8606

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

12,159 mi
Last recorded12,159 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 8606
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 12,159 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 11,276 miles

slight play in front n/s upper inner suspension arm bushes

Fail 28 Oct 2016 11,246 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Oct 2015 8,130 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 5,956 miles

parking brake efficiency close to limit

Pass 7 Nov 2013 4,200 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 2,027 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 98,838 miles

slight play in steering column/rack

Pass 16 Oct 2010 96,008 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 94,936 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 7 Nov 2008 94,348 miles

slight play in steering column/rack mechanism

Pass 17 Oct 2007 94,292 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 94,000 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 93,407 miles
Fail 21 May 2005 93,404 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 9 May 2005 93,402 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard (2.7.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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LIL 8606 is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LIL 8606, 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 LIL 8606 registered?

LIL 8606 is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is LIL 8606 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIL 8606 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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