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VBY 127S

1977 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,807 mi
Last recorded69,807 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 127S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 69,807 miles

N/S/R exhaust mounting rubber splitting

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 69,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust hanger slight splt

Pass 3 Jun 2010 69,245 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 68,831 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 68,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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VBY 127S is a 1977 MG Midget in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBY 127S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VBY 127S?

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What year was VBY 127S registered?

VBY 127S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 19 August 1977.

Is VBY 127S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBY 127S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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