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PET 495R

1977 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

24,222 mi
Last recorded24,222 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPET 495R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 24,222 miles

slight rust by off side front lower door hinge

Pass 25 Nov 2016 24,072 miles

Corrosion to OSF - near door hinge

Cracking to rear tyres

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 24,071 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Corrosion to OSF - near door hinge

Cracking to rear tyres

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 23,868 miles

Corrosion to offside door near hinge

Cracking to rear tyres

Pass 24 Nov 2014 23,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise bonette rusty.

advise both rear tyre,s have minor cracking.

advise condition of engine mounts.

advise corrosion to front o/s door.

advise rear exhaust mount.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 22,599 miles

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 21,524 miles

Corrosion behind front bumper

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

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

Slight cracking to both rear tyres

Fail 23 Aug 2011 21,017 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear o/s tyer craking.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,017 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear o/s tyer craking.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 20,519 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 20,518 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 20,113 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 20,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 19,495 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 19,491 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 18,423 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 18,422 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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PET 495R is a 1977 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PET 495R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PET 495R registered?

PET 495R is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 6 April 1977.

Is PET 495R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PET 495R shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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