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XAB 345R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,884 mi
Last recorded36,884 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAB 345R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 36,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak

damp patch near side rear back plate

slight noise off side rear bearing

Fail 5 Jun 2020 36,883 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak

damp patch near side rear back plate

fan drive belt broken

slight noise off side rear bearing

Pass 14 May 2018 36,023 miles

Unnderneath undersealed

Pass 2 May 2017 35,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules strong advisory (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2016 35,892 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 35,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 35,712 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 35,513 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 35,386 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 35,187 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 35,187 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 34,899 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 34,686 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 34,601 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 34,452 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 May 2006 34,339 miles

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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XAB 345R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAB 345R, 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 XAB 345R registered?

XAB 345R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 March 1977.

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