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BSF 579S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,934 mi
Last recorded84,934 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSF 579S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 84,934 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 84,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 84,735 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 84,677 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 84,557 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 84,477 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 84,301 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 83,805 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,789 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 83,784 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 83,784 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 83,752 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 83,715 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 83,628 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 83,476 miles

slight lift n/s lower trunion

Pass 12 Mar 2009 83,059 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 83,030 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 82,945 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 82,517 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 82,153 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

chassis no different on the log book (V5) to the vehicle chassis (gan6-186722g must ba gan6 186722g)

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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BSF 579S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 BSF 579S, 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

How do I check the history of BSF 579S?

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What year was BSF 579S registered?

BSF 579S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 31 October 1977.

Is BSF 579S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSF 579S shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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