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VKE 790S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,517 mi
Last recorded74,517 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKE 790S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 74,517 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 20% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 74,517 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 20% (3.7.B.6b)

Horn operates when steering is operated on lock to lock check

Pass 6 Jul 2015 74,163 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 73,942 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 73,911 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

wear evident o/s lower trunion

Pass 18 Apr 2013 73,099 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 73,067 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 72,979 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 72,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 72,781 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 72,632 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 72,433 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 71,886 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 71,405 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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VKE 790S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VKE 790S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VKE 790S registered?

VKE 790S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 7 September 1977.

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The MOT history for VKE 790S shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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