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VHN 565S

1978 MG Miget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,959 mi
Last recorded57,959 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Miget57,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHN 565S
MakeMG
ModelMiget
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 57,959 miles

Nearside Rear bottom king pin slight play

Fail 12 Jun 2017 57,956 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear bottom king pin slight play

Fail 28 Apr 2015 57,747 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

advise nsf king pin slightly worn

advise nsr floor starting to corrode near spring hanger

Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,747 miles

advise nsf king pin slightly worn

advise nsr floor starting to corrode near spring hanger

Pass 26 Apr 2014 57,413 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

advise corroded around nsf leaf spring mount

Fail 3 Apr 2014 57,399 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

How Reliable is the MG Miget?

Based on 958 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
309
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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VHN 565S is a 1978 MG Miget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 MG Miget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 57,406 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 Miget fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VHN 565S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Miget typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 48 years old, this MG Miget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VHN 565S registered?

VHN 565S is a 1978 MG Miget, first registered on 2 February 1978.

Is VHN 565S safe to buy?

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