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MCM 735R

1977 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124 mi
Last recorded124 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCM 735R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 124 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 123 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 99,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf bottom arm to hub pin worn

play in wipers

slight play front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 10 May 2011 99,674 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 99,497 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 99,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 99,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 98,916 miles

handbrake travel long

oil leak

slight play in o/s steering

Fail 12 Jul 2007 98,916 miles

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

handbrake travel long

oil leak

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 14 Jul 2006 98,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 98,251 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 98,251 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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MCM 735R is a 1977 MG Midget in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCM 735R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MCM 735R registered?

MCM 735R is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 6 May 1977.

Is MCM 735R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCM 735R shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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