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POR 691S

1977 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

2,498 mi
Last recorded2,498 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOR 691S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 2,498 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Aug 2017 2,498 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 2,159 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 2,159 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing trunion worn (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bushes in wishbone worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering rack insecure steering rack u-clamp bolts loose (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 1,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 1,738 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 1,308 miles

Oil leak

signs of slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Aug 2014 1,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

signs of slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2013 1,004 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 1,003 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 574 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 80,574 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 6,315 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

temp repairs to handbrake mounting on cable

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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POR 691S is a 1977 MG Midget in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying POR 691S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was POR 691S registered?

POR 691S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 25 November 1977.

Is POR 691S safe to buy?

The MOT history for POR 691S shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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