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VRW 701S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,076 mi
Last recorded66,076 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRW 701S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,076 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 66,074 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,901 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 65,885 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 64,040 miles

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.

Fail 1 May 2012 64,039 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 61,049 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 61,016 miles

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.

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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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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What year was VRW 701S registered?

VRW 701S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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