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VOY 830S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,735 mi
Last recorded84,735 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOY 830S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 84,735 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 84,730 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 84,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2021 84,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2020 84,451 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 94,159 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 83,886 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,735 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 88,330 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 83,046 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 82,830 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 82,485 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 81,962 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 81,961 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 81,525 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 81,117 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 80,716 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 80,668 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 80,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Engine overheated on idle for emmision test †should be checked

Pass 22 Jun 2006 80,210 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 80,208 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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VOY 830S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VOY 830S, 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 VOY 830S registered?

VOY 830S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 August 1977.

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The MOT history for VOY 830S shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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