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SVE 770S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,757 mi
Last recorded15,757 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVE 770S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 15,757 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 15,714 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 15,638 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 15,588 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 15,570 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 15,396 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 15,358 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 15,265 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 15,197 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 14,932 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 14,232 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 14,230 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 14,230 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 14,136 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 13,975 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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SVE 770S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 SVE 770S, 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 48 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 SVE 770S registered?

SVE 770S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 15 February 1978.

Is SVE 770S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVE 770S shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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