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SOM 177S

1977 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,657 mi
Last recorded96,657 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOM 177S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 96,657 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 96,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

o/s lower centre door pillar needs attention soon

slight play in steering rack inner joints

superficial cracking of o/s/r tyre outer wall

Fail 22 Jul 2008 96,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

o/s lower centre door pillar needs attention soon

slight play in steering rack inner joints

superficial cracking of o/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 12 Jul 2007 95,488 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 94,992 miles

All Shock-abs soft.

Extensive restoration repairs to underside. covered in thick underseal.

Some play in upper steering column. may require attention soon.

rear no plate poor on corner

slight play in both front wheels. may require attention soon.

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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SOM 177S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SOM 177S, 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 SOM 177S registered?

SOM 177S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 9 September 1977.

Is SOM 177S safe to buy?

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