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VDW 931S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,606 mi
Last recorded66,606 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDW 931S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 66,606 miles

Front coil springs both corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of car corroded and heavily coated in underseal

Pass 3 May 2017 66,551 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Fail 26 Apr 2017 66,550 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 19 May 2016 66,398 miles

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS FLASHING TOO FAST

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 66,397 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating BOTH SIDES (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS FLASHING TOO FAST

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 66,168 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 65,910 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 65,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

slight movement in offside king pin

slight movement in sterring rack - both sides - inner ball joints under gaiters

Fail 8 Apr 2010 65,514 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 65,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 65,197 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 64,459 miles

Advised check rear fuel line. car wet with rain

Advised lubricate parking brake lever

Advised. Corrosion at front valance (crossmember)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 63,907 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 63,907 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 63,854 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Mar 2006 63,047 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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VDW 931S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VDW 931S, 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 VDW 931S registered?

VDW 931S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 26 May 1978.

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