MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front corrosion on chassis leg
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside inner sill and floor corrosion
Nearside steering arm slight play
mille exhaust rubber poor
rear exhaust hanger loose
seat mounting are poor
Driver's seat insecure bolts on runners loose (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering chasis leg (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leading edge of floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chasis leg (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (5.2.6)
both seat mounting bolts are poor
rear exhaust hanging brackets are loose
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Underbody covered with underseal underbody general corrosion
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/f inner wing corroded but not in a prescribed area
o/s corroded but not in prescribed area
o/s/f inner wing corroded but not in a prescribed area
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RUF 61R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 RUF 61R, 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 RUF 61R registered?
RUF 61R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 March 1977.
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