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SEW 354S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,429 mi
Last recorded58,429 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEW 354S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 58,429 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

reverse lamps not working

Fail 11 Sep 2014 58,359 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

all front hub bolts spaced with washers

nearside front drop link fouling lower arm

nearside sttering rack gaitor twisted

Pass 28 Sep 2013 57,784 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 56,386 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

nearside front floor holed & corroded but not load bearing

Fail 31 May 2012 56,369 miles

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

nearside front floor holed & corroded but not load bearing

Pass 19 May 2011 55,380 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front steering gaitor twisted.high beam tell tale light on panel n/w

rear exhaust loose on bracket and rattling!

under body showing signs of extensive corrosion and bad repair work!!

Fail 12 May 2011 55,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front steering gaitor twisted.high beam tell tale light on panel n/w

rear exhaust loose on bracket and rattling!

under body showing signs of extensive corrosion and bad repair work!!

Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,141 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 53,139 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,849 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 52,849 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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SEW 354S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Silver with a 1,493cc 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 SEW 354S, 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 SEW 354S registered?

SEW 354S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 August 1977.

Is SEW 354S safe to buy?

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