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SNH 991R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

7,182 mi
Last recorded7,182 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNH 991R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 7,182 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 6,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 6,911 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Wiring within cabin running front to rear - seat runner (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges power wire to fuel pump badly routed and inadequately supported (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Live wiring within cabin hanging down into passenger footwell with exposed wire (4.11 (c) (ii))

Fuel hose chafing Fuel hose has been secured to a parking brake linkage component (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 6,764 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 6,747 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2017 6,456 miles

Drivers seat slide stiff

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2017 6,448 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Drivers seat slide stiff

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 6,160 miles

Brake pedal rubber deteriorating

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

Fail 19 May 2016 6,160 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber deteriorating

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 5,937 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 5,722 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 55,658 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 5,196 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 5,190 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 5,163 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 5,163 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 May 2009 4,877 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 4,780 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 3,874 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 2,757 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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SNH 991R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SNH 991R, 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 SNH 991R registered?

SNH 991R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 9 February 1977.

Is SNH 991R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNH 991R shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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