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SLJ 703R

1977 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,548 mi
Last recorded12,548 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLJ 703R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 12,548 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 12,548 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 12,375 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 12,375 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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SLJ 703R is a 1977 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SLJ 703R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SLJ 703R?

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What year was SLJ 703R registered?

SLJ 703R is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 3 May 1977.

Is SLJ 703R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLJ 703R shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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