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SCS 321R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,397 mi
Last recorded69,397 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCS 321R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 69,397 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2007 67,666 miles

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

some wear in various bushes/bearings,welding repairs to underbody ,some corrosion in underbody.

Fail 14 Jun 2007 67,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 66,430 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 66,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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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SCS 321R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SCS 321R, 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

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What year was SCS 321R registered?

SCS 321R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 24 June 1977.

Is SCS 321R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCS 321R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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