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VSD 47S

1978 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,209 mi
Last recorded80,209 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSD 47S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 80,209 miles

slight play n/sf inner steering rack joint

Pass 29 Sep 2014 79,464 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 79,464 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 79,432 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 79,432 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 79,379 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 79,379 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 79,351 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 79,351 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

no reverse lights are working

Pass 9 Aug 2010 79,334 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 79,229 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 79,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 May 2008 79,158 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 79,058 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 78,926 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 78,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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VSD 47S is a 1978 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VSD 47S, 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 VSD 47S registered?

VSD 47S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 19 April 1978.

Is VSD 47S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSD 47S shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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