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VDF 380S

1977 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,877 mi
Last recorded96,877 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDF 380S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 96,877 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 96,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 95,677 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 93,164 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 93,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 92,690 miles

O/S N/S FLOOR CORRODED NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA AND FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES

Pass 6 Jul 2010 91,854 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 89,548 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 89,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 89,480 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 89,480 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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VDF 380S is a 1977 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 VDF 380S, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VDF 380S registered?

VDF 380S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 12 August 1977.

Is VDF 380S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDF 380S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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