MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front slight play in steering arms
slight play in steering arms
Slight play in offside front king pin
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Slight play in both front king pins
Slight play in both front king pins
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
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RYT 253R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 RYT 253R, 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 RYT 253R registered?
RYT 253R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 May 1977.
Is RYT 253R safe to buy?
The MOT history for RYT 253R shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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