MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,939 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear axle bump stop mountings corroded
nearside front inside wheel arch corroded
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by the anti-roll bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
both rear axle bump stop mountings corroded
nearside front inside wheel arch corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by the rear axle damper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
both front tyres perished
o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge
off tyre worn on edge
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front tyres perished
movementfront trunions
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
movement front trunions
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VMW 87T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 VMW 87T, 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.
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What year was VMW 87T registered?
VMW 87T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 November 1978.
Is VMW 87T safe to buy?
The MOT history for VMW 87T shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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