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MRV 614R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,054 mi
Last recorded92,054 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRV 614R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 92,054 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 91,809 miles

N/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Slight corrotion to front valence

Fail 9 Aug 2012 91,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Radius arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Slight corrotion to front valence

Pass 4 Oct 2010 91,790 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Radiator leaking

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Slight play o/s top trunion

Fail 29 Sep 2010 91,783 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Radiator leaking

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Slight play o/s top trunion

Pass 30 Jun 2006 91,621 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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MRV 614R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Black 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 MRV 614R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MRV 614R registered?

MRV 614R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 22 March 1977.

Is MRV 614R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRV 614R 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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