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SVX 2R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,272 mi
Last recorded18,272 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVX 2R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 18,272 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 18,272 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 16,217 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 13,878 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 13,872 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 11,208 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 8,083 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 5,427 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 3,450 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 3,450 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 3,446 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SVX 2R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SVX 2R, 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 SVX 2R registered?

SVX 2R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 May 1977.

Is SVX 2R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVX 2R shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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