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SVN 619R

1977 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,386 mi
Last recorded16,386 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVN 619R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 16,386 miles

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

Offside Front Play in kingpin .

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 15,929 miles

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Slight play in offside front trunnion .

Fail 4 Jun 2016 15,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheelarch (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded (front)

Offside Front slight play in trunion

Offside Outer sill corroded (front)

Oil leak ()

Rear diff leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2015 104,763 miles

heater pipes just slightly touching nearside steering rack boot, recommend lifting up

nearside front bump stop perished

offside handbrake efficiency lowish effort 67kg

offside rear(front)spring eye bush worn

slight play in offside front bottom steering swivel

Fail 29 Apr 2015 104,763 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front bump stop perished

offside handbrake efficiency lowish effort 67kg

offside rear(front)spring eye bush worn

slight play in offside front bottom steering swivel

Pass 15 Apr 2014 13,000 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 12,295 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 12,953 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 12,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

hazard lamps flashing more than 120 times per minute.

slight play fel at both front wheels in steering arms though not excessive.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 12,190 miles

Oil leak

offside rear hand brake poor

slight play in offside front king pin

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2009 10,485 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 10,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brakes binding

Pass 25 Oct 2008 9,819 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2005 9,733 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 9,727 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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SVN 619R is a 1977 MG Midget in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SVN 619R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SVN 619R registered?

SVN 619R is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 15 July 1977.

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