MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,076 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all exhaust brackets loose .system still secure
both front wings misaligned
drivers seat back moves but locks at 90 degrees
front bumper insecure
gearstick rotates when reverse selected
oil leaks to diff and engine
play both king pin top mounts
play both king pins due to lack of grease
Both front floor pans slightly weak.
Damage to boot lid.
Exhaust rattles.
Expansion bottle jammed by radiator.
Front pads low.
Front suspension reduced damping effect.
Idle speed slightly high.
OSF chassis leg has been repaired.
OSF lower axle king pin has slight play in bush.
OSF tyre worn inside edge.
OSF upper axle king pin has slight play in bush.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight movement of column in and out.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
both front floor pans slightly week
damage to boot lid
exhaust rattles
expansion bottle jammed by radiator
front pads low
front suspension reduced dampening effect
fuel smell
idle speed slightly high
offside and nearside rear wheel arches rusty outside of prescribed area
offside front chassis leg has been repaired
offside front tyre worn inside edge
offside front wing insecure
oil level low
slight movement of column in and out
fuel pipe corroded
n/s seat belt insecure
n/s seat missing
o/s rack boot insecure
play in o/s and n/s king pins
play in o/s n/s trunions
slight bind n/s/r wheel
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
fuel pipe corroded
n/s seat belt insecure
n/s seat missing
o/s rack boot insecure
play in o/s and n/s king pins
play in o/s n/s trunions
slight bind n/s/r wheel
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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VRW 701S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VRW 701S, 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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VRW 701S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1977.
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