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RWD 843R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,035 mi
Last recorded31,035 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWD 843R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 31,035 miles

Slight play noted in Nearside front hub assy.

Fail 15 Jul 2010 31,032 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 30,781 miles

engine coolant leak (water pump)

nearside rear floor pan shows corrosion

rear exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2006 30,271 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

n/s suspension assembly shows slight play but unable to see from where.

noise from clutch

o/s rear tyre wall in poor condition

under body covered in thick black underseal and sealant

water leak at rad.

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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RWD 843R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RWD 843R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RWD 843R registered?

RWD 843R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 January 1977.

Is RWD 843R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWD 843R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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