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SAD 186R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

98,023 mi
Last recorded98,023 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAD 186R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2014 98,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F damper has slight play in bush

N/S/F floor pan corroded

N/S/F track end slight play

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

O/S/F wheel slightly tight to turn

Pasenger door pillar corroded

hazzard warning lights flash fast

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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SAD 186R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 SAD 186R, 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 SAD 186R registered?

SAD 186R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 25 January 1977.

Is SAD 186R safe to buy?

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