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SNU 904R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,723 mi
Last recorded106,723 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNU 904R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 106,723 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 99,586 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 99,448 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play to king pin

Fail 17 Jul 2023 99,448 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play to king pin

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 98,857 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 98,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 98,475 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 97,240 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 95,692 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 92,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 86,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play trunion (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play trunion (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear suspension rebound strap broken

Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,091 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,972 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,897 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 68,895 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 63,957 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 58,476 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 58,460 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,342 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 51,275 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 47,451 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 43,597 miles

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

nearside seatbelt sticking

rear handbrake rubber mounting derteriorated

vin plate corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2007 38,147 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 34,582 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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SNU 904R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SNU 904R, 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 SNU 904R registered?

SNU 904R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 July 1977.

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