MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
entire underside of vehicle showing major welding repairs
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
entire underside of vehicle showing major welding repairs
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassi (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear light cluster slight insecure
Offside Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion lower (A) post (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated seat runner (5.2.3)
Offside seat frame slight free play
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassi (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear light cluster slight insecure
Offside Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion lower (A) post (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated seat runner (5.2.3)
Offside seat frame slight free play
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper metal strip (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear light fitting slight insecure
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion a post (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated seat rail corroded+floor (5.2.3)
Offside seat frame free play
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak engine/gearbox and rear diff.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
oil leak engine/gearbox and rear diff.
Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
advise fluid leak nsr drum
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
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VMS 126T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 VMS 126T, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VMS 126T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 May 1979.
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