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SFV 77J

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

17,672 mi
Last recorded17,672 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFV 77J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 17,672 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 17,672 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 17,498 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 17,436 miles

rear tyres perished/cracking on sidewalls

Fail 2 Dec 2016 17,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres perished/cracking on sidewalls

Pass 24 Jul 2015 17,143 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 16,804 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 16,804 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 16,570 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 16,570 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 16,408 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 16,211 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 15,919 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,814 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 15,813 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 15,650 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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SFV 77J is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFV 77J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SFV 77J registered?

SFV 77J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 6 November 1970.

Is SFV 77J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFV 77J shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SFV 77J have outstanding finance?

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