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PJR 789R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

5,082 mi
Last recorded5,082 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJR 789R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 5,082 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 4,908 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 495 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,514 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 3,990 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2013 3,990 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 3,511 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Slight play at steering wheel

Fail 25 Jun 2012 3,483 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Rear fog light warning light not working

Pass 23 Jun 2011 2,910 miles

Slihgt play at steering wheel

Pass 22 Jun 2010 2,141 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 2,113 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 1,689 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 1,687 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 508 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 99,684 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 99,672 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 97,271 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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PJR 789R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PJR 789R, 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 PJR 789R registered?

PJR 789R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 12 May 1977.

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