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VWX 743S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,430 mi
Last recorded97,430 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWX 743S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 97,430 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 96,438 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 95,607 miles

Offside Front Slight play in suspension top joint

Pass 8 Jul 2016 95,003 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 94,254 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 93,977 miles

main beam tell tale not working

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2013 93,368 miles

main beam tell tale not working

Fail 26 Jul 2013 93,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 24 May 2012 90,715 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 89,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside heafdlamp top adjuster fixing weak

throttle cable insecure at engine

Pass 25 May 2011 89,562 miles

nearside heafdlamp top adjuster fixing weak

throttle cable insecure at engine

Pass 25 May 2010 88,989 miles

considerable play at steering rack pinion

Fail 25 May 2010 88,989 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

considerable play at steering rack pinion

Fail 13 Jan 2009 86,561 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

screenwash one way valve poor condition

Pass 13 Jan 2009 86,561 miles

screenwash one way valve poor condition

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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VWX 743S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VWX 743S, 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 VWX 743S registered?

VWX 743S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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The MOT history for VWX 743S shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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