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SDM 523R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,777 mi
Last recorded27,777 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDM 523R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 27,777 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 27,759 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 27,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 27,716 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 27,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 27,640 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 27,616 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 27,616 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,598 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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SDM 523R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Orange 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 SDM 523R, 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

How do I check the history of SDM 523R?

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What year was SDM 523R registered?

SDM 523R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is SDM 523R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDM 523R 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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