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SEF 469R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,855 mi
Last recorded87,855 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEF 469R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,855 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 87,855 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 87,852 miles

coolant leak

Fail 31 Jul 2015 87,852 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

coolant leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 87,670 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 87,670 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 87,302 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 87,302 miles

Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

some lift and some play in both king pins

some wear in rear spring rear shackle bushes

Pass 14 May 2009 84,620 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 84,591 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear fog lamp inop

Pass 6 Dec 2005 84,471 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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SEF 469R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 SEF 469R, 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.

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What year was SEF 469R registered?

SEF 469R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 July 1977.

Is SEF 469R safe to buy?

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