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SCO 427T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,992 mi
Last recorded14,992 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCO 427T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 14,992 miles

Nearside Front slight cracks in side wall

Pass 2 May 2017 14,831 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 14,831 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 14,719 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 14,719 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 14,397 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 14,397 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 14,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack on outer edge

no reverse lights

Pass 29 Apr 2013 14,005 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 14,005 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 13,667 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 13,667 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 5 May 2011 13,085 miles

slight play in both front kingpins

Pass 29 Mar 2007 13,048 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 12,658 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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SCO 427T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 SCO 427T, 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 48 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 SCO 427T registered?

SCO 427T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 3 November 1978.

Is SCO 427T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCO 427T shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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