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VAJ 700S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,340 mi
Last recorded78,340 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAJ 700S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 78,340 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 78,337 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel hose leaking carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 78,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 145/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 145 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 145/80/45 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 145 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 145 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 77,853 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 77,783 miles

Nearside Front floor area small hole

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 77,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top trunnion bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top trunnion bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded D bush mounting area. 2 Holes (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Hole in n/s/f inner sill, but not within any prescribed areas

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in rack/rackends

Pass 18 Jan 2017 77,636 miles

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

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

front n/s and o/s lower and upper trunnions have slight free play

oil leak at n/s rear hub area

Pass 15 Jan 2016 77,418 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak nearside rear hub area

Pass 15 Jan 2015 77,037 miles

battery requires securing correctly

centre exhaust mount bobbin broken

nearside and offside front lower trunions have slight free movement

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 13 Feb 2014 76,524 miles

coverd with under seal

Pass 1 Jul 2013 76,435 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight play in n/s front bottom trunion

Pass 27 Mar 2010 76,205 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 76,173 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 76,129 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 76,129 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 76,046 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 May 2006 75,932 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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VAJ 700S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VAJ 700S, 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 VAJ 700S registered?

VAJ 700S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 December 1977.

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