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VAU 247J

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

5,821 mi
Last recorded5,821 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAU 247J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 5,821 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 5,648 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 5,359 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 4,666 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 4,408 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 4,339 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 4,073 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 3,890 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 3,740 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension joint

Fail 20 Jun 2012 3,683 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

slight play in n/s steering rack

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension joint

Pass 7 Jun 2011 3,531 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2010 3,419 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 3,284 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 3,137 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 3,130 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 2,969 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 1,529 miles

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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VAU 247J is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 VAU 247J, 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 56 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 VAU 247J registered?

VAU 247J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is VAU 247J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAU 247J shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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