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PBK 528S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,995 mi
Last recorded34,995 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBK 528S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 34,995 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front anti roll bar both centre rubber d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gear/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 6 Jul 2021 34,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 34,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tale pipe (6.1.2 (a))

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 24 Apr 2019 33,820 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 May 2018 33,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2018 33,060 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam / excessive lift in king pin (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2017 42,044 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 42,044 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 30,533 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
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PBK 528S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PBK 528S, 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 PBK 528S registered?

PBK 528S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 October 1977.

Is PBK 528S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBK 528S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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