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SNE 545R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,002 mi
Last recorded76,002 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNE 545R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2013 76,002 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Jul 2012 75,990 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Off side rear tyre badly perished

Pass 5 Jul 2011 75,458 miles

off side rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 28 Jun 2011 75,448 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 14 Jun 2010 75,042 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 74,349 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 72,810 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 72,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 69,777 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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SNE 545R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SNE 545R, 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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What year was SNE 545R registered?

SNE 545R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 25 March 1977.

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