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SKW 54S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,788 mi
Last recorded89,788 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKW 54S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 89,788 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 89,774 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush king pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 13 Aug 2016 89,774 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective anti roll bar link (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush king pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Aug 2015 89,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 89,732 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 89,720 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 89,699 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 89,551 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 89,286 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 89,117 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 88,692 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 88,314 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 87,804 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 87,413 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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SKW 54S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SKW 54S, 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 SKW 54S registered?

SKW 54S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 October 1977.

Is SKW 54S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKW 54S shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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