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VTS 6T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,860 mi
Last recorded89,860 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTS 6T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 89,860 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 89,501 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 88,620 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 88,615 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 88,167 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 87,283 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 86,061 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 84,995 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 83,895 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 82,734 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 81,399 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 79,876 miles

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
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VTS 6T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VTS 6T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VTS 6T?

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What year was VTS 6T registered?

VTS 6T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is VTS 6T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTS 6T shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VTS 6T have outstanding finance?

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