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SMK 827S

1977 MG Midget

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,418 mi
Last recorded90,418 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMK 827S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 90,418 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 90,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wipers not parking (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' wipers not parking (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Nearside and offside front flooring corroded and weak but not in prescribed areas

Offside Front chassis reapired and filler used

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 90,041 miles

N/S/R floor corner getting weak

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish in tread

corrosion on O/S front inner wing area , but not structural

Pass 22 Apr 2016 89,737 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 89,546 miles

corrossion O/S/F front of inner wing , not structural

Fail 14 Apr 2015 89,546 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

corrossion O/S/F front of inner wing , not structural

Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,032 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 88,221 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 87,381 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 86,389 miles

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

TYRES PERISHING

Pass 26 Nov 2010 86,365 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 86,161 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 85,889 miles

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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SMK 827S is a 1977 MG Midget in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SMK 827S, 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

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What year was SMK 827S registered?

SMK 827S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 22 August 1977.

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