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PMG 260R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,807 mi
Last recorded42,807 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMG 260R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 42,807 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,158 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 42,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 41,430 miles

Offside & Nearside front tyre x 2 wearing on inner edges. Advise front wheel alignment check & adjust. Tyre size 155/70x13.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 40,866 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 40,866 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 40,800 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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PMG 260R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PMG 260R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PMG 260R registered?

PMG 260R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 April 1977.

Is PMG 260R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMG 260R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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