MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,340 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
front brake hoses odd
long hand brake travel
rear brakes slightly uneven on application
slight play in near side king pin unit
as previous vt32
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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