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VYA 968R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,090 mi
Last recorded16,090 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYA 968R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2017 16,090 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 15,003 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 14,541 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 13,771 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 13,270 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 12,877 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 12,323 miles

Both king pins slight lift

Front valence starting to corrode

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column shaft damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Underbody covered in thick underseal

Pass 26 Jun 2010 12,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 11,483 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 11,204 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 10,772 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 10,468 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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VYA 968R is a 1977 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 100%.

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 VYA 968R, 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 VYA 968R registered?

VYA 968R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 25 May 1977.

Is VYA 968R safe to buy?

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