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XRN 294R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,371 mi
Last recorded91,371 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRN 294R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 91,371 miles

Clutch struggles to clear drive intermittently

Engine not running properly, requires attention/maintainance.

General underside of body has been repaired/welded and has been covered with sealant

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 91,371 miles

Clutch struggles to clear drive intermittently

Engine not running properly, requires attention/maintainance.

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

General underside of body has been repaired/welded and has been covered with sealant

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 91,345 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 89,444 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 87,619 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 81,522 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 81,522 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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XRN 294R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XRN 294R, 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 XRN 294R registered?

XRN 294R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 March 1977.

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