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SME 797M

1974 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,360 mi
Last recorded77,360 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSME 797M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 77,360 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 77,269 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 77,253 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 77,253 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 77,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 77,239 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,227 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 77,227 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 77,217 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear silencer exhaust mount broken

Pass 21 Mar 2012 77,217 miles

rear silencer exhaust mount broken

Pass 29 Mar 2011 77,122 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,867 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 76,863 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 76,769 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 76,766 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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SME 797M is a 1974 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 SME 797M, 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 52 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SME 797M registered?

SME 797M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 10 May 1974.

Is SME 797M safe to buy?

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