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VYC 758R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,788 mi
Last recorded71,788 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYC 758R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 71,788 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 71,788 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 71,400 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,316 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 70,184 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 70,179 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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VYC 758R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VYC 758R, 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

How do I check the history of VYC 758R?

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What year was VYC 758R registered?

VYC 758R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 22 June 1977.

Is VYC 758R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYC 758R shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VYC 758R have outstanding finance?

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