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VCY 570H

1970 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

12,843 mi
Last recorded12,843 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCY 570H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 12,843 miles

Front reverse light electrical wiring hanging very low from gearbox

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play plus slightly rough when rotated (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trunion (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement split (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement split (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 12,836 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Fuel system component insecure electric pump in mounting (7.2.1)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure at attachment to steering rack splines (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement BRAKE MASTER cylinder partially stuck mid travel and not returning (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Front reverse light electrical wiring hanging very low from gearbox

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play plus slightly rough when rotated (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trunion (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement split (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement split (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front unable to test wheel bearing

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 12,829 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Pass 12 Jul 2016 12,824 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 12,821 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inoperative when dipped beam operated ,and engine revs raised (1.4.A.2h)

Fuel system component leaking carburetors both (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) fouling caliper (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering retaining device insecure steering column lifts/loose onto splines of steering rack (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing movement in trunion (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake dragging slightly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 12,706 miles

slight play at steering rack shaft to column

Fail 7 May 2014 12,698 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 12,651 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 12,646 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 12,518 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 May 2012 12,514 miles

Nearside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 10,460 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 10,456 miles

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

offside rear tyre light cracking on sidewall

Fail 13 Aug 2010 10,451 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 6,848 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 6,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 6,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 5,748 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 5,748 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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VCY 570H is a 1970 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 VCY 570H, 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.

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VCY 570H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 13 May 1970.

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