MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested engine bad running and cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
clutch pedal antislip missing
both front shock absorbers weak
centre exhaust mounting seperating
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust mount broken (in front of rear axle)
nearside steering rack gaiter twisted
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust mount broken (in front of rear axle)
nearside steering rack gaiter twisted
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PUV 717R is a 1976 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PUV 717R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of PUV 717R?
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What year was PUV 717R registered?
PUV 717R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 29 October 1976.
Is PUV 717R safe to buy?
The MOT history for PUV 717R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PUV 717R have outstanding finance?
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