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MIG 114

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,823 mi
Last recorded3,823 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIG 114
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 3,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 3,467 miles

Nearside Front king pin as minor play

Offside Front king pin as minor play

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underbody undersealed

Fail 15 Jul 2016 3,467 miles

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

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front king pin as minor play

Offside Front king pin as minor play

underbody undersealed

Pass 22 May 2008 3,422 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 2,702 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 2,702 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brakes slightley out of balance

slight play in both n/s and o/s front trunions

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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MIG 114 is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MIG 114, 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 MIG 114 registered?

MIG 114 is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 June 1977.

Is MIG 114 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIG 114 shows 6 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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