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VGP 263R

1977 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,381 mi
Last recorded9,381 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGP 263R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 9,381 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2012 9,381 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 9,156 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 8,889 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 8 May 2008 8,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 7,994 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 7,117 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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VGP 263R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VGP 263R, 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 VGP 263R registered?

VGP 263R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 July 1977.

Is VGP 263R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGP 263R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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