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VCJ 155J

1971 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,380 mi
Last recorded96,380 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCJ 155J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 96,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front upper arm rubber bump stop deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front floor (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear suspension mounts (2.4.A.3)

all underside of vehicle covered in underseal

both front inner wheel arches corroded

rear diff leaking oil

slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 22 Jul 2017 96,380 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front upper arm rubber bump stop deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front floor (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear suspension mounts (2.4.A.3)

all underside of vehicle covered in underseal

both front inner wheel arches corroded

rear diff leaking oil

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 29 Apr 2016 95,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 95,585 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 94,707 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 94,553 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 94,282 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 93,982 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 93,390 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 93,124 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 93,059 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 92,911 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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VCJ 155J is a 1971 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VCJ 155J, 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 VCJ 155J registered?

VCJ 155J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 27 May 1971.

Is VCJ 155J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCJ 155J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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