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POM 313R

1977 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132 mi
Last recorded132 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOM 313R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 132 miles

Nearside Front inner sill floor area corroded,not considered excessive

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area corroded,not considered excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 131 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill floor area corroded, not considered excessive

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area corroded, not considered excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 99,632 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Front floor pan corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 9 May 2016 99,561 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 99,488 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 99,488 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

off side front floor corroded not in perscribed area

Pass 9 May 2014 97,838 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 97,772 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 22 Apr 2013 95,601 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 94,476 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 93,601 miles

O/s rear suspension rebound strap broken

Fail 11 Apr 2011 93,601 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Both front brake discs in poor condition

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 93,217 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Outer wall of the offside rear tyre becoming lightly deteriated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2009 91,356 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 91,356 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 87,974 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 87,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise slight play n/s +o/s lower fulcrum pins +king pins +free play on limit at steering wheel

Pass 11 Apr 2006 85,035 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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POM 313R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 POM 313R, 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 POM 313R registered?

POM 313R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 7 April 1977.

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