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VLR 123S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,442 mi
Last recorded84,442 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLR 123S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 84,442 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 84,339 miles

slight free play in the steering colum

Pass 26 Feb 2013 84,207 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 84,205 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 83,834 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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VLR 123S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLR 123S, 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 VLR 123S registered?

VLR 123S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 August 1977.

Is VLR 123S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLR 123S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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