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POC 354R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,447 mi
Last recorded94,447 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOC 354R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 94,447 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 94,203 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 94,203 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 94,092 miles

Fan drive belt very worn.

N/S direction indicator slightly reluctant to work at first, improved after working switch for a while.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear silencer mounting brackets slightly insecure on pipe.

Slight play in o/s front kingpin joint.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 93,713 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 93,713 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 93,088 miles

Corrosion at n/s front inner wing not excessive.

N/S front suspension trunnion core plug missing.

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 93,088 miles

Corrosion at n/s front inner wing not excessive.

N/S front suspension trunnion core plug missing.

Rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 92,324 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres side walls slightly perrished

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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POC 354R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 POC 354R, 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 POC 354R registered?

POC 354R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 11 February 1977.

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