MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,111 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside small rip in rack boot
Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside small rip in rack boot
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
n/s steering arm play
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
n/s seat belt
o/s seat belt
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
n/s seat belt
o/s seat belt
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
O/S/R SPRING WEAK
Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
O/S/R SPRING WEAK
Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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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VOV 156S is a 1977 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 60%.
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 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 VOV 156S, 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.
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What year was VOV 156S registered?
VOV 156S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 31 December 1977.
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