MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,110 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
exhaust fouling on fuel tank
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
air filter insecure
exhaust fouling on fuel tank
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear joint loose (7.1.1)
Horn not working whilst engine is running (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak ()
air filter insecure
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SVT 742R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SVT 742R, 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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How do I check the history of SVT 742R?
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What year was SVT 742R registered?
SVT 742R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 April 1977.
Is SVT 742R safe to buy?
The MOT history for SVT 742R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SVT 742R have outstanding finance?
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