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VJK 867T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,581 mi
Last recorded78,581 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJK 867T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 78,581 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 77,715 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 76,328 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 74,887 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 72,761 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 71,303 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 70,369 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 67,883 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 65,461 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 62,285 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 58,038 miles

rear exhaust mountings in poor condition

rear spring shackel bushes worn

wipers in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2009 54,185 miles

OSR BRAKE DRUM SHOWING OVAL IN BRT

Fail 9 Jul 2009 54,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

OSR BRAKE DRUM SHOWING OVAL IN BRT

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 50,430 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear handbrake strap frayed

Pass 12 Jul 2007 47,939 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play both front kingpins

Pass 3 Jul 2006 46,380 miles

oil leak

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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VJK 867T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJK 867T, 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 VJK 867T registered?

VJK 867T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 December 1978.

Is VJK 867T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJK 867T shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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