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PGL 975R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,803 mi
Last recorded16,803 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGL 975R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 16,803 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 16,611 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 16,363 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 15,743 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 14,683 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 14,603 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2007 13,617 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 13,616 miles

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front exhaust joint insacure

Pass 25 May 2006 12,052 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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PGL 975R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PGL 975R, 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 PGL 975R registered?

PGL 975R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 28 June 1977.

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