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VBV 375V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

14,024 mi
Last recorded14,024 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBV 375V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 14,024 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 14,023 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT DOWN PIPE (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage ARM INSECURE (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 13,828 miles

Nearside rear footbrake is slower to operate than offside. Advise attention.

Some play in nearside front suspension top wishbone/damper arm lever inner bush. Advise attention.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 13,804 miles

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

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

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake slightly slower to react than offside.

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

Pincbolt at base of steering column loose allowing up and down movement. Tightened - now OK.

Stainless steel covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,156 miles

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

both front inner wing panels holed and corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2011 13,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front inner wing panels holed and corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2008 12,970 miles

n/s front inner wing corroded (not within prescribed area)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 12,970 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front inner wing corroded (not within prescribed area)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 11,094 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 11,094 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

play in stearing rack

Pass 31 May 2006 7,477 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 4,994 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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VBV 375V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 VBV 375V, 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 47 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 VBV 375V registered?

VBV 375V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 17 August 1979.

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