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SBV 11

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,076 mi
Last recorded13,076 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBV 11
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 13,076 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 12,529 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 11,738 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 10,988 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 9,930 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 8,113 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 7,666 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 5,701 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 5,701 miles

Offside Front Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Fail 18 May 2011 4,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 18 May 2011 4,779 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 3,821 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

door pillars corroding

front parts of floor have been repaired

Pass 4 Jul 2008 3,725 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Slight corrosion on OSF footwell. (Underside)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 3,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SBV 11 is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 SBV 11, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SBV 11 registered?

SBV 11 is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 3 July 1970.

Is SBV 11 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBV 11 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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