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SUR 800R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,543 mi
Last recorded66,543 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUR 800R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 66,543 miles

Nearside headlight lens cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2018 66,543 miles

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

Nearside headlight lens cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2017 66,189 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 66,187 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 65,847 miles

Nearside Front Slightly worn on outer edge

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,471 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s rear tyre starting to perish & crack 145/13

Pass 27 Mar 2014 65,014 miles

near side rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 24 Mar 2014 65,014 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

near side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,644 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)

n/s rear tyre wall starting to crack 145/13

Fail 18 Mar 2013 64,634 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

n/s rear tyre wall starting to crack 145/13

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 63,991 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,707 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

slight play o/s/f king pin

Pass 26 Apr 2010 63,311 miles

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

n/s/r tyre poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2009 62,062 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 62,062 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 61,894 miles

Cracks in N/S/R tyre wall.

Fail 29 Apr 2008 61,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 61,349 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 60,865 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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SUR 800R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SUR 800R, 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 SUR 800R registered?

SUR 800R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 3 March 1977.

Is SUR 800R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUR 800R shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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