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AYB 947S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,421 mi
Last recorded94,421 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYB 947S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 94,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 94,227 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2023 94,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2022 94,073 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 94,073 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 93,712 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 93,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 93,334 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 93,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 92,277 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 52,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 91,142 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 90,330 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 90,330 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 89,948 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 89,944 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 89,907 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 89,656 miles

corrosion to front valance

Pass 16 Aug 2012 89,415 miles

front panel

nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2011 89,193 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 88,976 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 88,693 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 88,275 miles

o/s rear chasis above bump stop corroded

slight leak from n/s rear damper

slight leak from o/s front damper

slight play in n/s track rod end

slight play in o/s top truneon joint

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Aug 2007 87,739 miles

as before

Fail 24 Aug 2007 87,739 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s & n/s rear inner wheel arches rusty

o/s front top trunion bush worn

Pass 31 Aug 2006 87,083 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 86,472 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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AYB 947S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 AYB 947S, 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 48 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 AYB 947S registered?

AYB 947S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 March 1978.

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