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TOY 850R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

8,024 mi
Last recorded8,024 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOY 850R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 8,024 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 7,781 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 7,780 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 7,745 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2012 7,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2011 6,767 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 6,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 5,939 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 5,939 miles

Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 May 2009 4,270 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 4,254 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Oil leak

gearbox leak

Pass 11 Apr 2008 2,351 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 1,810 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 1,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 100,372 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 100,372 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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TOY 850R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TOY 850R, 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 TOY 850R registered?

TOY 850R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 June 1977.

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