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VGS 878S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,385 mi
Last recorded41,385 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGS 878S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2008 41,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 39,322 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 39,319 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 38,467 miles

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

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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VGS 878S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VGS 878S, 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 VGS 878S registered?

VGS 878S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 13 October 1977.

Is VGS 878S safe to buy?

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