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SMF 444S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,439 mi
Last recorded61,439 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMF 444S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 61,439 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 61,410 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,100 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing lower engine mounting (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 60,100 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system lightly rubbing lower engine mounting (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,303 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,764 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 53,886 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2012 52,013 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 52,013 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2010 51,805 miles

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

washer fluid pump take several pumps to produce fluid on windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2010 55,781 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,748 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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SMF 444S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SMF 444S, 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.

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SMF 444S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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