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SAF 710S

1977 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,774 mi
Last recorded44,774 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAF 710S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,774 miles

OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE .

Fail 23 Apr 2018 44,774 miles

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

OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE .

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,607 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,801 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 42,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering upright bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,816 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washers poor advise repair

Pass 4 Apr 2014 40,953 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 40,953 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 39,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,642 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,200 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,735 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,722 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 35,001 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 34,290 miles

front section of exhaust requires extra support bracket

Pass 4 Oct 2006 33,097 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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SAF 710S is a 1977 MG Midget in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SAF 710S, 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 49 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 SAF 710S?

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What year was SAF 710S registered?

SAF 710S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 1 October 1977.

Is SAF 710S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAF 710S shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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