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VYF 769S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,840 mi
Last recorded89,840 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYF 769S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 89,840 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 89,840 miles

All direction indicators not working all not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 88,639 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 88,636 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 88,610 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 88,609 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 88,607 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 88,607 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 88,606 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 88,480 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 88,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

play in steering rack

Pass 5 Apr 2012 88,348 miles

O/S FRONT FLOOR PAN STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 3 Apr 2012 88,348 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

O/S FRONT FLOOR PAN STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S REAR WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BINDING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 29 Mar 2011 88,087 miles

engine has oil leak

handbrake has slack

rear exhaust mounting perishing

steering rack has slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2010 87,757 miles

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

REAR BRAKES JUST IN BALANCE

Pass 24 Mar 2009 87,549 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 87,311 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 87,311 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 87,074 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 87,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 86,854 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 86,854 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside front flexi brake hose not located in alignment plate

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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VYF 769S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VYF 769S, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VYF 769S registered?

VYF 769S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 March 1978.

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