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478 BVJ

1975 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

2,789 mi
Last recorded2,789 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration478 BVJ
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 2,789 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 1,090 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 853 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has fatigue cracks on inner side wall

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 99,495 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 99,491 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working possible bulb incorrect (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 37,298 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 94,604 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 90,329 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 90,328 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 89,191 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 86,775 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 86,775 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 85,469 miles

some play in nearside inner rack end

Pass 11 Nov 2009 82,983 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 81,866 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 81,745 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 81,084 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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478 BVJ is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,064 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 478 BVJ, 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 51 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 478 BVJ registered?

478 BVJ is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 May 1975.

Is 478 BVJ safe to buy?

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