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VWW 76S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,152 mi
Last recorded47,152 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWW 76S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2016 47,152 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 47,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f floor corroded

play in n/s/f king pin assy

steering column moves in & out

Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,576 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 46,201 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,807 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 45,506 miles

RAILS CORRODED LIFT IN N/S FRONT KING PIN

all 4rear spring hangers corroded at rear ALL FLOOR PANSCORRODED O/S N/S INNER SILLS CORRODED O/S N/S FRONT \NNER WINGS AND CHASSIS

Pass 9 Dec 2006 45,201 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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VWW 76S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VWW 76S, 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 VWW 76S registered?

VWW 76S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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