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SMK 920S

1977 MG Midget

Grey Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,704 mi
Last recorded78,704 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMK 920S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 78,704 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 78,635 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 78,311 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 78,231 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 78,195 miles

Direction indicator not working All four (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bump stop rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension component (kingpin) movement up and down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering column up and down movement but secure

Pass 19 May 2018 77,513 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 77,305 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 920S is a 1977 MG Midget in Grey with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 920S, 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 920S registered?

SMK 920S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is SMK 920S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMK 920S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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