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SDM 77R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

6,807 mi
Last recorded6,807 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDM 77R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2010 6,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside front floor badly corroded (not within 30cm of a failure area)

nearside headlight beam slightly weak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 99,818 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 99,818 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 99,794 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front floor corroded, not in a prescribed area

Pass 17 Jun 2008 99,475 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 99,475 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 96,167 miles

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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SDM 77R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 77R, 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.

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What year was SDM 77R registered?

SDM 77R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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