MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
n/s axle king pin slight play
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
O/S & N/S outer sills have been filled.
Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
O/S & N/S outer sills have been filled.
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XDM 974R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 XDM 974R, 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 XDM 974R registered?
XDM 974R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 13 July 1977.
Is XDM 974R safe to buy?
The MOT history for XDM 974R shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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