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RUJ 976R

1977 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,131 mi
Last recorded90,131 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUJ 976R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 90,131 miles

n\s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 May 2016 89,297 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 87,284 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 84,642 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 31 May 2014 84,639 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2013 81,597 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 80,382 miles

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

hanbrake travel

Pass 2 Jun 2011 79,101 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 77,497 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 77,497 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Auxillary front spot light inop.

Screen washer drivers side requires aiming correctly.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 75,405 miles

H/brake effort on o/side is lower than n/side.

N/side door mirror glass cracked.

Strong smell of petrol in engine compartment.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 73,167 miles

n/s and o/s steering rack ends showing play

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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RUJ 976R is a 1977 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RUJ 976R, 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

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What year was RUJ 976R registered?

RUJ 976R is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1977.

Is RUJ 976R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUJ 976R shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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