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SME 553R

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,810 mi
Last recorded27,810 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSME 553R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 May 2011 27,810 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,583 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 27,141 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,834 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 26,674 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

UNDER-SIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDER-SEALED.

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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SME 553R is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 55,392 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 SME 553R, 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 46 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 SME 553R registered?

SME 553R is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is SME 553R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SME 553R shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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