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XDU 100S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,277 mi
Last recorded7,277 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDU 100S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 7,277 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 7,057 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both engine mounts (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 7,057 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both engine mounts (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm modification unsafe securing bolts loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 5,085 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 1,637 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 3 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 1,021 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 1,021 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play lower truneon (2.2.B.1g)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 909 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

various bushes slight wear, rear half shaft damp, slight oil leak

Fail 3 May 2011 909 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

various bushes slight wear, rear half shaft damp, slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 437 miles

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, minor gearbox leak.

Fail 5 Jun 2009 322 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in rack

Pass 5 Jun 2009 322 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in rack

Pass 16 Apr 2008 89 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play o/s rack rear brake balance poor

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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XDU 100S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 XDU 100S, 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 XDU 100S registered?

XDU 100S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 19 December 1977.

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