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RUK 287R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,092 mi
Last recorded83,092 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUK 287R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 83,092 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 82,274 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 82,008 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 81,832 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 81,832 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 81,659 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 81,432 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 81,432 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 81,006 miles

Gearbox leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 80,831 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 80,609 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 80,413 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 80,101 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 71,668 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 79,218 miles

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
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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?

The MOT history for RUK 287R shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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