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VAM 302J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,831 mi
Last recorded69,831 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 302J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 69,831 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 69,424 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 69,253 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 68,958 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 68,699 miles

nearside front foot well has a small hole

Fail 14 May 2013 68,699 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front foot well has a small hole

Pass 18 May 2012 68,487 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 68,180 miles

brake light switch is faulty. workimg at time of test.

nearside seat mounting is corroding. will need replacing soon.

Pass 13 May 2010 67,808 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 66,033 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 64,783 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 53,207 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 53,201 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear springs rear bushes perished

front panel under carstarted to corrode

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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VAM 302J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 VAM 302J, 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 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAM 302J registered?

VAM 302J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 15 June 1971.

Is VAM 302J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAM 302J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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