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SBL 30S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,085 mi
Last recorded3,085 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBL 30S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 3,085 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 3,085 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 2,999 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 1,754 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 9,258 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 9,258 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 920 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 841 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 841 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 701 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 456 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 112 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 112 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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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SBL 30S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SBL 30S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SBL 30S registered?

SBL 30S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is SBL 30S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBL 30S shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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