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VCY 243T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,340 mi
Last recorded90,340 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCY 243T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 90,340 miles

in need of engine tune co weak and engine miss fire

long hand brake travel

slight up and down play in nearside front king pin unit

Fail 8 Apr 2009 90,258 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

long hand brake travel

slight up and down movment nearside king pin unit

Pass 8 Apr 2009 90,258 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

long hand brake travel

slight up and down movment nearside king pin unit

Fail 28 Mar 2008 90,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake hoses odd

long hand brake travel

rear brakes slightly uneven on application

slight play in near side king pin unit

Pass 28 Mar 2008 90,235 miles

front brake hoses odd

long hand brake travel

rear brakes slightly uneven on application

slight play in near side king pin unit

Pass 30 Mar 2007 90,097 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 29 Mar 2007 90,097 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

parking brake travel long

scratches in screen

Pass 28 Mar 2006 90,008 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

handbrake travel long

scratches in screen

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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VCY 243T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 VCY 243T, 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 48 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 VCY 243T registered?

VCY 243T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is VCY 243T safe to buy?

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