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VEG 530S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,544 mi
Last recorded43,544 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEG 530S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 43,544 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 43,325 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 43,270 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 43,268 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,221 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 43,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside and offside front brake disc rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,094 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 42,988 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,917 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,837 miles

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

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

minor play in offsidse front hub assembly/king pin

Pass 20 Apr 2007 42,681 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 42,681 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 42,506 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 41,830 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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VEG 530S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEG 530S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VEG 530S?

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What year was VEG 530S registered?

VEG 530S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 June 1978.

Is VEG 530S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEG 530S shows 15 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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