CarVerify

Free Car Check

SDD 533R

1977 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,183 mi
Last recorded14,183 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDD 533R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 14,183 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 14,150 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 14,091 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 1 Jun 2013 89,924 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 89,827 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 89,692 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 89,537 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 89,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 89,298 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 89,298 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2007 88,684 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 88,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
Full MG Midget reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SDD 533R is a 1977 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SDD 533R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SDD 533R?

You can check the full history of SDD 533R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SDD 533R registered?

SDD 533R is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 17 March 1977.

Is SDD 533R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDD 533R shows 12 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 SDD 533R have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SDD 533R. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.