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POP 654R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,158 mi
Last recorded4,158 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2007
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOP 654R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2007 4,158 miles

corrosion to both outer sills

front coil springs corroded

rear diff noisy

slight blue smoke when revving engine

slight play to nearside and offside front king pins

some corrosion to the body work

some play to the nearside front trunoin bush

some play to the stering rack

welding repairs and corrosion to chassis box sections

Pass 9 Dec 2006 1,056 miles

corrosion to floors

front coil springs rusty

rear diff leaking oil

welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Nov 2006 1,018 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front coil springs rusy

rear diff leaking oil

some corrosion to floors to outer sills

some wear to the steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2005 98,438 miles

exhaust mountings perished

nearside front tyre worn to inner tread

some corrosion to front chassis sections

some play in rack detected at steering wheel

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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POP 654R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 POP 654R, 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 POP 654R registered?

POP 654R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 26 April 1977.

Is POP 654R safe to buy?

The MOT history for POP 654R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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