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SDM 891R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,894 mi
Last recorded74,894 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDM 891R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 74,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 74,183 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 74,183 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2016 73,867 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,541 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 73,470 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 891R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 891R, 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 891R?

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What year was SDM 891R registered?

SDM 891R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is SDM 891R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDM 891R shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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