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PJW 980R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

3,351 mi
Last recorded3,351 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJW 980R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 3,351 miles

Both steering rack ends showing signs of wear

Fail 18 Apr 2017 3,350 miles

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

Both steering rack ends showing signs of wear

Pass 1 Apr 2016 2,125 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Both steering rack ends have slight wear

Floors and chassis heavily undersealed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Welding repairs to floors

Pass 24 Mar 2015 963 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 99,610 miles

slight wear to both steering rack ends

Pass 7 Dec 2012 38,831 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 98,478 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 98,475 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in steering rack

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2007 98,019 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 98,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

play in rack front number plate faded n/sr brake pipe corroded front lower pannel corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2005 96,978 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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PJW 980R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PJW 980R, 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 PJW 980R registered?

PJW 980R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 15 February 1977.

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