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PEG 151R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,765 mi
Last recorded48,765 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEG 151R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 48,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 48,325 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp aims slightly low

slight play in nearside front wheel

small areas of light corrosion

underbody undersealed

Fail 3 Jun 2017 48,283 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp aims slightly low

slight play in nearside front wheel

small areas of light corrosion

underbody undersealed

Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,282 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 47,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 46,636 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 46,414 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 46,091 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 45,662 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 45,317 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

c/a offside front bumpstop rubber missing

Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,656 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 44,163 miles

Front to rear petrol pipe corroded. Petrol tank corroded

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 43,837 miles

customer advised front to rear petrol pipe corrodied

Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,553 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 43,133 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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PEG 151R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PEG 151R, 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 PEG 151R registered?

PEG 151R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 January 1977.

Is PEG 151R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEG 151R shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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