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SOE 604S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,962 mi
Last recorded17,962 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOE 604S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 17,962 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 17,946 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,589 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 17,587 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 17,088 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 15,243 miles

front valance corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2008 12,890 miles

front lower valance holed and corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2007 10,922 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 10,903 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 8,709 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 8,709 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

service and parking brake readings low on nearside rear

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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SOE 604S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SOE 604S, 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 SOE 604S registered?

SOE 604S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 August 1977.

Is SOE 604S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOE 604S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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