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MG 796

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,458 mi
Last recorded24,458 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG 796
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 24,458 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 24,435 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 24,354 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 24,206 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front some lift in king pin

Fail 30 Aug 2018 24,206 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front some lift in king pin

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 24,178 miles

chassis body undersealed

Pass 29 Jun 2016 24,118 miles

wet conditions

Fail 20 Jun 2016 24,118 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wet conditions

Pass 17 Jun 2015 24,075 miles

slight play up lift o/s king pin

Pass 26 Jun 2014 23,986 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

drivers seat slightly loose

n\s rear tyre perished

passenger belt slightly freyed

surface corrosion in places on floor

Fail 16 Jun 2014 23,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

drivers seat slightly loose

n\s rear tyre perished

passenger belt slightly freyed

surface corrosion in places on floor

Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,953 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 23,951 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front discs rusty

rear n/s spring hanger bushes worn perished

under body chassis undersealed pipes

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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MG 796 is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MG 796, 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 MG 796 registered?

MG 796 is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 12 August 1977.

Is MG 796 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG 796 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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