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SBM 989R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,967 mi
Last recorded12,967 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBM 989R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 12,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rear brake component has restricted free movement

Fail 22 Jul 2014 12,967 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rear brake component has restricted free movement

Pass 1 Nov 2006 12,964 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 12,964 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger seat belt slightly frayed

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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SBM 989R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SBM 989R, 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 SBM 989R registered?

SBM 989R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 January 1977.

Is SBM 989R safe to buy?

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