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VBR 257R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,532 mi
Last recorded59,532 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBR 257R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 59,532 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 59,395 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,013 miles

Oil leak

nearside rack gaiter slightly twisted

Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,558 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 May 2013 57,920 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

indicators dont cancel

nearside rack gaiter twisted

Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,483 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 57,316 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 57,098 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 56,818 miles

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

nearside & offside axel straps deteriorated

nearside & offside front wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 21 May 2008 56,574 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside & offside front wheel bearings slightly worn

nearside & offside rear axel straps deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2008 56,570 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside & offside front wheel bearings slightly worn

nearside & offside rear axel straps deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2008 56,564 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both outer sills corroded but not holed

fuel cap seal cracking but sealing

Pass 7 Mar 2007 56,258 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 55,352 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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VBR 257R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VBR 257R, 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 VBR 257R registered?

VBR 257R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 January 1977.

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