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SNY 220S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,796 mi
Last recorded51,796 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNY 220S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 51,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,678 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 51,543 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 51,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,492 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,439 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 51,153 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 51,153 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,959 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 50,959 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 50,805 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 50,805 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 50,612 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 50,612 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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SNY 220S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SNY 220S, 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 SNY 220S registered?

SNY 220S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is SNY 220S safe to buy?

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