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SKU 402S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,595 mi
Last recorded86,595 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKU 402S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 86,595 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 86,345 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 85,923 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 85,452 miles

Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2017 85,452 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2013 85,217 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 84,887 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 84,845 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 84,716 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

The parking brake lever has very little reserve travel and requires adjustment.

Pass 31 May 2008 84,660 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 84,321 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 84,074 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 83,776 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005 83,776 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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SKU 402S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SKU 402S, 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 SKU 402S registered?

SKU 402S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 December 1977.

Is SKU 402S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKU 402S shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SKU 402S have outstanding finance?

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