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DVH 879S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

83,557 mi
Last recorded83,557 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVH 879S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 83,557 miles

axial movement in steering column

ferrules of rear brake hose badly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 83,451 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 80,389 miles

offside rear shock absorber slight leak

Fail 4 Apr 2018 80,358 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,916 miles

play in steering rack nearside

Fail 13 Apr 2017 76,916 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,308 miles

handbrake lever long travel

indicator switch poor operation

nearside rear tyre worn

play in steering rack at nearside

Fail 24 Feb 2016 74,210 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 70,702 miles

Slight play NS trackrod end.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 70,644 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Slight play NS trackrod end.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 67,099 miles

Front brake discs inner face partially corroded.

Left front tyre worn.

Left rear spring rear bushes worn.

Right front antiroll bar bush worn.

Fail 24 Feb 2014 67,099 miles

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.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 63,364 miles

Handbrake lever long travel.

NSF wishbone corroded.

Fail 18 Feb 2013 63,364 miles

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.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 41,810 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 41,810 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,287 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 32,248 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,896 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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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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