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RPJ 448R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

30,509 mi
Last recorded30,509 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPJ 448R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 30,509 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 29,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front king pin lower bearing slight play

slight play in top steering column bush/ mounting point

slight travel on handbrake leaver before brakes are applied

Fail 11 Aug 2017 29,980 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front king pin lower bearing slight play

slight play in top steering column bush/ mounting point

slight travel on handbrake leaver before brakes are applied

Pass 28 Jul 2016 29,740 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 29,319 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 28,873 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 28,872 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 28,281 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,970 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 27,970 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,509 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,882 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,882 miles

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

slight corrosion in nearside front wheel arch but not by any prescribed areas ok at time of test

Fail 29 May 2008 26,882 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion in nearside front wheel arch but not by any prescribed areas ok at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,882 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 26,882 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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RPJ 448R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RPJ 448R, 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 RPJ 448R registered?

RPJ 448R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 April 1977.

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