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VHB 747S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

96,984 mi
Last recorded96,984 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHB 747S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 96,984 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear axle seal fluid leak

Offside Rear axle seal fluid leak

Pass 17 May 2018 96,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 14 May 2018 96,676 miles

Central Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 96,120 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 95,447 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 95,445 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

the front lower pamel is corroded through

the os king pin has a small amount of lift in the top fulcrum.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 94,779 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 94,779 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 94,776 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2009 94,775 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 94,773 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 94,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 94,763 miles

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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VHB 747S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 VHB 747S, 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

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What year was VHB 747S registered?

VHB 747S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 7 June 1978.

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