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SDU 947R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,833 mi
Last recorded73,833 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDU 947R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 73,833 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 73,765 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 73,386 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 72,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,297 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 72,192 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 71,999 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Mar 2008 71,996 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2007 71,751 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 71,645 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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SDU 947R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 SDU 947R, 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 49 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 SDU 947R?

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What year was SDU 947R registered?

SDU 947R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 13 January 1977.

Is SDU 947R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDU 947R shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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