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SCN 490S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,159 mi
Last recorded46,159 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCN 490S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,159 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 45,689 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,689 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,468 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 45,218 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,722 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 44,722 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,979 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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SCN 490S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 SCN 490S, 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

How do I check the history of SCN 490S?

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What year was SCN 490S registered?

SCN 490S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 11 November 1977.

Is SCN 490S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCN 490S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SCN 490S have outstanding finance?

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