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VFD 735S

1977 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

14,969 mi
Last recorded14,969 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFD 735S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 14,969 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 14,965 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 14,137 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 13,192 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 12,529 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 11,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 11,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 11,146 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 10,910 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 10,494 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 10,167 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2015 10,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 8,677 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 8,650 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake a little tight when rotated by hand compared to nearside.

Offside headlamp aim slightly to the left of centre.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 107,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 7,298 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 7,298 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 6,616 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering column

stight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 7 Apr 2010 6,107 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 6,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2009 5,590 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 5,257 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 5,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 4,809 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 2,865 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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VFD 735S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 VFD 735S, 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 49 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 VFD 735S registered?

VFD 735S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 August 1977.

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