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RUX 383R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,714 mi
Last recorded18,714 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUX 383R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 18,714 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 18,712 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint trunnion (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 18,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

play in o/s/f lower trunion

Fail 6 Apr 2016 18,658 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

play in o/s/f lower trunion

Pass 31 Mar 2015 16,402 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 13,207 miles

Front brake imbalance 25% (borderline)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 12,004 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 10,701 miles

slight lift in offside king pin

Pass 19 Feb 2010 51,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 8,135 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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RUX 383R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RUX 383R, 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 RUX 383R registered?

RUX 383R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 28 March 1977.

Is RUX 383R safe to buy?

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