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POU 159S

1977 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,516 mi
Last recorded75,516 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOU 159S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2015 75,516 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 73,726 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 71,441 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 68,623 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 65,919 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 63,362 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 61,453 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 58,199 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 55,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 50,814 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 47,278 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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POU 159S is a 1977 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 POU 159S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of POU 159S?

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What year was POU 159S registered?

POU 159S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is POU 159S safe to buy?

The MOT history for POU 159S shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does POU 159S have outstanding finance?

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