MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Gearbox leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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RUK 287R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 RUK 287R, 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 RUK 287R registered?
RUK 287R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 May 1977.
Is RUK 287R safe to buy?
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