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SCX 549P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,170 mi
Last recorded74,170 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCX 549P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 74,170 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 74,156 miles

steering lock not working

Fail 2 Apr 2012 74,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

steering lock not working

Pass 5 Jul 2010 74,089 miles

n/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 25 Jun 2010 74,076 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2009 73,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 73,645 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 72,901 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 72,896 miles

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

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

OSR tyre is close to the limit

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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SCX 549P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,266 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 SCX 549P, 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 50 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 SCX 549P registered?

SCX 549P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 May 1976.

Is SCX 549P safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCX 549P shows 9 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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