MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,527 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
fuel pipes heavily corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
steering rack worn inner joints
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SPD 553R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Multi-colour with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SPD 553R, 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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How do I check the history of SPD 553R?
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What year was SPD 553R registered?
SPD 553R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 June 1977.
Is SPD 553R safe to buy?
The MOT history for SPD 553R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SPD 553R have outstanding finance?
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