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PJL 834R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,275 mi
Last recorded7,275 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJL 834R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 7,275 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 7,145 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 6,989 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 6,593 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 6,593 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

fuel gauge not working

Pass 6 Aug 2014 6,558 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 26,189 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 25,873 miles

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

underbody covered in thick underseal appears ok

Fail 14 Aug 2012 25,873 miles

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

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

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

underbody covered in thick underseal appears ok

Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,747 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle underside heavily undersealed making full inspection of under vehicle difficult.

Fail 10 Jun 2011 25,741 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 25,443 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system mountings/ brackets deteriorated

vehicle heavily undersealed making full inspection of all prescribed areas difficult

Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,434 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 28 Jun 2008 25,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 31 Mar 2007 25,400 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 25,392 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 20,647 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 20,638 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside front innerwing corroded but not considered excessive

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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PJL 834R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PJL 834R, 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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PJL 834R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 April 1977.

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