MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,532 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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 ()
Oil leak
nearside rack gaiter slightly twisted
Coolant leak
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
indicators dont cancel
nearside rack gaiter twisted
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
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
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
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
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)
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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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.
Is VBR 257R safe to buy?
The MOT history for VBR 257R shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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