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SOK 581S

1977 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,082 mi
Last recorded12,082 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOK 581S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 12,082 miles

Both front king pins have slight play in.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 12,082 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front king pins have slight play in.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 12,003 miles

Both front king pins slight play.

Fail 25 Sep 2014 12,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both front king pins slight play.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 11,853 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 11,829 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 11,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 11,733 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight noise at n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 17 Sep 2011 11,733 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

slight noise at n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Aug 2010 11,346 miles

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

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

nearside front seat belt slow to return

Fail 26 Aug 2010 11,340 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 9,516 miles

nearside front brake hose close to wheel on full lock

wipers not working on 2 speed

Fail 11 Aug 2009 9,516 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

nearside front brake hose close to wheel on full lock

offside and nearside king pin play

wipers not working on 2 speed

Pass 19 Aug 2008 8,406 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 7,198 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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SOK 581S is a 1977 MG Midget in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SOK 581S, 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

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What year was SOK 581S registered?

SOK 581S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 14 October 1977.

Is SOK 581S safe to buy?

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