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SPJ 616R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,332 mi
Last recorded38,332 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPJ 616R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 38,332 miles

Nearside Front floor rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 37,683 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 37,663 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 37,357 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 36,840 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 36,776 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 36,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,738 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 36,528 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,039 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 35,621 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 35,327 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,742 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 34,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

slight play in front suspension

Pass 30 Apr 2008
Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,300 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 34,177 miles

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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SPJ 616R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SPJ 616R, 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 SPJ 616R registered?

SPJ 616R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 25 July 1977.

Is SPJ 616R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPJ 616R shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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