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SFL 910S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,927 mi
Last recorded18,927 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFL 910S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 18,927 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 18,817 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 18,731 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 18,641 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 18,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 18,361 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 18,325 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 18,281 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 18,121 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking slightly offside rear

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 17,721 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking slightly offside rear

Slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Aug 2016 17,115 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 16,613 miles

STRONG ADVISE-HEAVY PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT KING PIN LOWER BUSH

Pass 5 Sep 2014 15,914 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2014 15,914 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 15,611 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 15,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,374 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2011 14,899 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 144,449 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 14,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 14,191 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2009 14,169 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2008 14,076 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2007 13,231 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 13,110 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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SFL 910S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SFL 910S, 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

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What year was SFL 910S registered?

SFL 910S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 21 September 1977.

Is SFL 910S safe to buy?

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