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LTJ 933R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,569 mi
Last recorded81,569 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTJ 933R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,569 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,469 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 79,763 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 78,865 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 76,300 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 76,101 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 76,101 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front floor section corroded both sides

wipers split

Pass 27 Aug 2009 74,535 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 74,535 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 74,027 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 74,027 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 73,411 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 73,411 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 72,503 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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LTJ 933R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LTJ 933R, 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 LTJ 933R registered?

LTJ 933R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 March 1977.

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