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SRF 545R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,584 mi
Last recorded93,584 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRF 545R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 93,584 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 93,578 miles

advice poor electrics

Pass 5 Jul 2014 93,495 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 93,084 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2012 92,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 May 2012 92,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 92,517 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 92,057 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 91,803 miles

slight lift in o/s/f kingpin

windscreen scratched

Pass 12 May 2007 91,111 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 91,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 90,705 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 90,695 miles

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

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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SRF 545R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SRF 545R, 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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What year was SRF 545R registered?

SRF 545R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 March 1977.

Is SRF 545R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRF 545R shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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