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PBN 903S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,189 mi
Last recorded77,189 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBN 903S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 77,189 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 75,993 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 75,987 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 75,720 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 75,702 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 75,408 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 75,243 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment,

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 75,017 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 75,017 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 74,637 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 74,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear tyre inner side wall worn ,advise replacement.

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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PBN 903S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PBN 903S, 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 PBN 903S registered?

PBN 903S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 30 August 1977.

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