MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,582 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
n/s rear hub seal leaking
rear diff seal leaking
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
diff seal lesking
n/s/rear hub seal leaking
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
some play in rack
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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VGD 255R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 VGD 255R, 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 VGD 255R registered?
VGD 255R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 31 May 1977.
Is VGD 255R safe to buy?
The MOT history for VGD 255R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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