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SNA 685R

1977 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,594 mi
Last recorded49,594 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNA 685R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 49,594 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 49,593 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 49,587 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 49,987 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 49,582 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 49,561 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 49,554 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 49,554 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 49,550 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 49,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 49,547 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 49,543 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 49,543 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 49,534 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 49,515 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 49,515 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2011 49,488 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 49,466 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 49,415 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 May 2008 49,282 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2008 49,260 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside outer sill corroded and weak

Underside bodywork in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2007 49,245 miles

Bodywork underneath in generally rusty condition

Fail 27 Feb 2007 49,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Body work underneath in generally rusty condition

Pass 7 Mar 2006 49,192 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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SNA 685R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SNA 685R, 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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SNA 685R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 21 March 1977.

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