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SOB 896S

1977 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,079 mi
Last recorded96,079 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOB 896S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 96,079 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 95,951 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 95,951 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 95,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 95,825 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 95,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 95,704 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 95,642 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 95,477 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 95,306 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 94,890 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 94,890 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 94,580 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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SOB 896S is a 1977 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SOB 896S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SOB 896S?

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What year was SOB 896S registered?

SOB 896S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 12 August 1977.

Is SOB 896S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOB 896S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SOB 896S have outstanding finance?

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