VHS474R

MG MIDGET 1500

1977 · Red · Petrol · 1,491 cc · Not Available

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SORN

Mileage

56,243 mi

At MOT on 13 Nov 2017

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About VHS474R

Registration VHS474R is a 1977 red MG MIDGET 1500 with a 1,491cc petrol engine. The vehicle is approximately 49 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The DVLA records list the MOT status as No results returned.

The vehicle has 7 MOT tests on record, including 4 passes and 3 failures, with 22 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 56,243 miles on 13 November 2017. The vehicle has covered an average of 109 miles per year across its MOT history, below the UK average of around 7,400, suggesting light use.

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MOT History 7 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 841245700029
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2018
Mileage recorded: 56,243 MI
Registration at time of test: VHS474R
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

ADVISORY Gearbox mounting defective

ADVISORY Oil leak Engine and Gearbox

MOT test number: 107311047688
Mileage recorded: 56,240 MI
Registration at time of test: VHS474R
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

FAIL Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

ADVISORY Gearbox mounting defective

ADVISORY Oil leak Engine and Gearbox

MOT test number: 575148185169
Mileage recorded: 55,528 MI
Registration at time of test: VHS474R
Data source: DVSA

PRS Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

PRS Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

MOT test number: 940791180281
Mileage recorded: 55,472 MI
Registration at time of test: VHS474R
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

FAIL Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

FAIL Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

FAIL Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ADVISORY Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

USER ENTERED Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

USER ENTERED Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

USER ENTERED n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs corroded

DANGEROUS Dangerous n/s/f track rod end seized

Vehicle specifications

Model: MIDGET 1500
Body Type: Not Available
Fuel Type: PETROL
Engine Size: 1,491 cc
First Registered: Jun 1977
First Used on Road: 18 Jun 1977
Wheelplan: 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Last V5C Issued: 03 Sep 2020
Safety Recall: Unknown
Export Marker: No

Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions. Last updated 05 Nov 2026 at 09:36.