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USU 867R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,817 mi
Last recorded77,817 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSU 867R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,817 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 77,815 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 May 2016 77,044 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 76,229 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,325 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 74,648 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 74,039 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 73,022 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak around engine / gearbox area

play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Fail 2 Sep 2010 73,001 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 72,435 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 72,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 71,432 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 70,804 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 70,183 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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USU 867R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 USU 867R, 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 USU 867R registered?

USU 867R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 12 April 1977.

Is USU 867R safe to buy?

The MOT history for USU 867R shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does USU 867R have outstanding finance?

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