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SHO 770T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,098 mi
Last recorded68,098 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHO 770T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 68,098 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 67,820 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 67,820 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 67,212 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 67,212 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 66,617 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 66,617 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 66,595 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 66,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 66,534 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 66,534 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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SHO 770T is a 1979 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 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 SHO 770T, 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 47 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 SHO 770T?

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What year was SHO 770T registered?

SHO 770T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is SHO 770T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHO 770T shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SHO 770T have outstanding finance?

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