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VCF 362K

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,600 mi
Last recorded85,600 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCF 362K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 85,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2017 85,578 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column retaining device missing excessive movement at steering rack (2.1.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2016 84,213 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 81,425 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 79,345 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 78,933 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 77,562 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 76,726 miles

Both wing mirrors slighty loose

Oil leak

Rubber fuel line to fuel pump in very poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2010 76,723 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Both wing mirrors slighty loose

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rubber fuel line to fuel pump in very poor condition

Fail 6 Sep 2010 76,718 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2009 75,301 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 75,269 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 74,309 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 30 Aug 2008 74,309 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 12 Jun 2006 74,088 miles

front chassis legs slightly missalined

slight play in front king pins

Fail 3 Jun 2006 74,059 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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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VCF 362K is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VCF 362K, 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.

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What year was VCF 362K registered?

VCF 362K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 16 August 1971.

Is VCF 362K safe to buy?

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