MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
rear silencer exhaust mount broken
rear silencer exhaust mount broken
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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