MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,557 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
axial movement in steering column
ferrules of rear brake hose badly corroded
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor under drivers seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength floor under drivers seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
axial movement in steering column
ferrules of rear brake hose badly corroded
offside park brake performance low
parking brake lever long travel
offside rear shock absorber slight leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside wiper poor
offside rear shock absorber slight leak
play in steering rack nearside
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
play in steering rack nearside
handbrake lever long travel
indicator switch poor operation
nearside rear tyre worn
play in steering rack at nearside
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush offside rear spring rear shackle lower bushes (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
handbrake lever long travel
indicator switch poor operation
nearside rear tyre worn
play in steering rack at nearside
Slight play NS trackrod end.
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Slight play NS trackrod end.
Front brake discs inner face partially corroded.
Left front tyre worn.
Left rear spring rear bushes worn.
Right front antiroll bar bush worn.
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front brake discs inner face partially corroded.
Left front tyre worn.
Left rear spring rear bushes worn.
Right front antiroll bar bush worn.
Handbrake lever long travel.
NSF wishbone corroded.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Handbrake lever long travel.
NSF wishbone corroded.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DVH 879S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 DVH 879S, 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.
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What year was DVH 879S registered?
DVH 879S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 October 1977.
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