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SMX 599R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,617 mi
Last recorded78,617 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMX 599R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,617 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 78,617 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing Split Pin Missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 77,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,016 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SMX 599R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SMX 599R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SMX 599R registered?

SMX 599R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 May 1977.

Is SMX 599R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMX 599R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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