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VBD 77H

1970 MG Midget

Maroon Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,938 mi
Last recorded74,938 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBD 77H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,938 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 74,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of spring floor/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired non continues weld inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired non continues weld inner sill (2.4.A.3)

under side of vehicle has been heavily under sealed

Pass 9 Jun 2014 74,717 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 74,604 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 74,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

floorpan extensively weld repaired and undersealed

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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VBD 77H is a 1970 MG Midget in Maroon with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBD 77H, 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 VBD 77H registered?

VBD 77H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is VBD 77H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBD 77H shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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