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SKG 858S

1977 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,961 mi
Last recorded89,961 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKG 858S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 89,961 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 89,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 86,711 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 May 2015 86,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

slight play n/s steering arm

Fail 15 May 2015 86,644 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

slight play n/s steering arm

Pass 21 May 2014 86,071 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

both rear inner sills corroding

front exhaust corroded

front no; plate cracked

fuel tank and pipe corroded

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

underside of vechile heavily repaired and undersealed

Pass 13 Feb 2014 85,896 miles
Pass 28 May 2006 85,772 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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SKG 858S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SKG 858S, 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 SKG 858S registered?

SKG 858S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is SKG 858S safe to buy?

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