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PCS 950R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,054 mi
Last recorded66,054 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCS 950R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 66,054 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 66,012 miles

Carburretor mixture weak ( Carbs need balancing )

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 18 Aug 2014 66,012 miles

Carburretor mixture weak ( Carbs need balancing )

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

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 17 Aug 2012 65,942 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 65,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 65,829 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 65,787 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 65,787 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 65,650 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 65,650 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 65,567 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 64,818 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 64,818 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PCS 950R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red 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 PCS 950R, 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 PCS 950R registered?

PCS 950R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is PCS 950R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCS 950R shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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