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PDK 415S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,296 mi
Last recorded75,296 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDK 415S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,296 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 75,295 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 10,819 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 75,222 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all four tyres underinflated

Pass 4 Dec 2007 74,845 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 73,830 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 73,830 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 73,145 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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PDK 415S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PDK 415S, 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 PDK 415S registered?

PDK 415S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is PDK 415S safe to buy?

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