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SEA 738R

1977 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,574 mi
Last recorded56,574 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEA 738R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 56,574 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 55,982 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 55,495 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 55,438 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 55,415 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 55,372 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 55,365 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 55,347 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 55,274 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,805 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 54,805 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 54,274 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 53,653 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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SEA 738R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SEA 738R, 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 SEA 738R?

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What year was SEA 738R registered?

SEA 738R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 February 1977.

Is SEA 738R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEA 738R shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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