MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Corrosion inside nearside front wheel arch but not structural.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Propshaft rear universal joint has slight freeplay.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Corrosion inside nearside front wheel arch but not structural.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Propshaft rear universal joint has slight freeplay.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VPB 852S is a 1978 MG Midget in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VPB 852S, 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.
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What year was VPB 852S registered?
VPB 852S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 12 January 1978.
Is VPB 852S safe to buy?
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