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VES 51T

1978 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,604 mi
Last recorded15,604 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVES 51T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 15,604 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 May 2016 15,489 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 15,049 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 15,018 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 15,018 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2013 14,577 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,486 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 14,231 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2010 14,231 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2009 13,745 miles

Both rear axle bump stops corrosion noted.

Fail 10 Apr 2009 13,741 miles

Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 13,140 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 12,444 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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VES 51T is a 1978 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VES 51T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VES 51T registered?

VES 51T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 3 August 1978.

Is VES 51T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VES 51T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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