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SBV 674T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,953 mi
Last recorded66,953 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBV 674T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 66,953 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 66,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 66,945 miles

battery insecure

brake and clutch pedal return springs disconnected

rear exhaust support bracket loose and rattling

surface corrosion at - o/s and n/s rear wheel arches and o/s and n/s rear lower 1/4 panels

Pass 6 Feb 2006 66,229 miles

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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SBV 674T is a 1979 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 75%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SBV 674T, 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 47 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 SBV 674T registered?

SBV 674T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is SBV 674T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBV 674T shows 4 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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