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NWS 593R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

8,083 mi
Last recorded8,083 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWS 593R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 8,083 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight movement (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 8,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.76% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight movement (2.2.2 (b))

throttle stiff and sticking inoperation

Pass 24 Mar 2025 7,789 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 2 Apr 2024 7,301 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 7,034 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 6,783 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 6,665 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 6,601 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 6,601 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 6,485 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 6,485 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 6,233 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 6,206 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 6,205 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 6,149 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 6,149 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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NWS 593R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NWS 593R, 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 NWS 593R registered?

NWS 593R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 19 January 1977.

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The MOT history for NWS 593R shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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