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VMF 441S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,773 mi
Last recorded21,773 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMF 441S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 21,773 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 21,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 21,541 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 21,534 miles

Driver's seat insecure floor pan corroded (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger (2.4.A.3)

Passenger's seat insecure floor pan corroded (6.2.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 21,166 miles

n/s w/washer not working

Fail 18 Apr 2017 21,166 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s w/washer not working

Pass 29 Apr 2016 20,807 miles

play in bth king pins and rack

Fail 21 Apr 2016 20,806 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front x member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f inner wing corroded

play in bth king pins and rack

Pass 2 May 2014 20,489 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 20,489 miles

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

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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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VMF 441S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VMF 441S, 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 VMF 441S registered?

VMF 441S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 24 June 1978.

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