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UNU 77S

1977 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,156 mi
Last recorded37,156 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNU 77S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 37,156 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joints both sides

Vehicle undercarriage heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Jun 2022 37,156 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg inside engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint at n/s

vehicle under carriage heavily undersealed

Pass 7 May 2021 37,040 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg inside engine bay beside exhaust downpipe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle under carriage extensively undersealed

Pass 14 Jun 2018 36,962 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 36,962 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,936 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 36,932 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 36,895 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

slight play in rack both sides

Pass 3 Jun 2014 36,895 miles

slight play in rack both sides

Pass 17 May 2011 36,731 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 36,731 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 May 2010 36,499 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 36,499 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 22 May 2009 36,240 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 36,240 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 36,053 miles

slight leak at o/s steering rack boot

slight oil leak at rear axle

Pass 24 Apr 2007 35,638 miles

light damage o/s rear lamp unit †grease leak o/s rack gaiter †rack noisy MONITOR †exhaust rusty

Pass 2 May 2006 35,227 miles

fuel cap washer perished

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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UNU 77S is a 1977 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UNU 77S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UNU 77S registered?

UNU 77S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is UNU 77S safe to buy?

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