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SYV 839S

1977 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

1,970 mi
Last recorded1,970 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYV 839S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 1,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 1,963 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 1,799 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 1,799 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 1,718 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 1,683 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 1,634 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2014 1,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 1,487 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 1,487 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 1,369 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 1,369 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 1,256 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

horn cover loose

o/s reverse light

Pass 8 May 2010 960 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 591 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 378 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 97,435 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 95,288 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 95,288 miles

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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SYV 839S is a 1977 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SYV 839S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SYV 839S registered?

SYV 839S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 5 December 1977.

Is SYV 839S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYV 839S shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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