MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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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.
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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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