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POE 851R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,039 mi
Last recorded38,039 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOE 851R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 38,039 miles
Fail 10 May 2018

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 37,940 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,781 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,615 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 37,614 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 37,592 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 37,440 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 37,437 miles

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

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,338 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,240 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 36,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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POE 851R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 POE 851R, 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 POE 851R registered?

POE 851R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 25 February 1977.

Is POE 851R safe to buy?

The MOT history for POE 851R shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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