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MOT 833R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

29,071 mi
Last recorded29,071 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOT 833R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 29,071 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2018 27,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Apr 2018 27,919 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 27,210 miles

offside rear brake pipe in a poor condition looks slightly twisted

offside rear tyre perished

play in the nearside front suspension

under body corrosion / engine bay corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2016 26,509 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 26,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 26,493 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel hoses deteriorated

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2014 25,261 miles

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

Oil leak

long hand brake travel

n/s/f bump stop missing

play in upper steerimg colounm bush

Pass 31 Oct 2011 25,164 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,662 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in offside king pin

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 May 2009 24,653 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in offside king pin

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,118 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 23,118 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All exhaust mountings badly perished

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

Front panel badly corroded

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

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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MOT 833R 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 61.5%.

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 MOT 833R, 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 MOT 833R registered?

MOT 833R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 February 1977.

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