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WVV 937S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,736 mi
Last recorded82,736 miles
Recorded on29 May 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVV 937S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2017 82,736 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 82,736 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 82,736 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 82,736 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 82,736 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 82,736 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 82,736 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 82,736 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 82,736 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 82,729 miles

n/sking pin bottom bush has slight play

Fail 24 Apr 2008 82,728 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

n/sking pin bottom bush has slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2007 82,717 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 82,715 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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WVV 937S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WVV 937S, 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 WVV 937S registered?

WVV 937S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 December 1977.

Is WVV 937S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVV 937S shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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