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SGY 301R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,848 mi
Last recorded71,848 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGY 301R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 71,848 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 71,842 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 71,689 miles

rear shakle bushes worn

Pass 15 May 2015 71,003 miles

rear shackle bushes worn.

reduced effort from offside front shock absorber.

Pass 6 May 2014 70,641 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

reduced effort from offside front shock absorber

Fail 28 Apr 2014 70,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake effort n/s/r 130 kg o/s/r 177 kg

reduced effort from offside front shock absorber

Pass 24 Apr 2013 70,013 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 69,868 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 69,445 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 68,837 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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SGY 301R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SGY 301R, 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 SGY 301R?

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What year was SGY 301R registered?

SGY 301R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 March 1977.

Is SGY 301R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGY 301R shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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