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VDJ 326M

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,138 mi
Last recorded70,138 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDJ 326M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 70,138 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 69,896 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 69,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,764 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 69,058 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,841 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 68,841 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advises hevey under sealed

Pass 5 May 2010 68,381 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 68,352 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 67,867 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 67,863 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2007 67,783 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 67,777 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 67,751 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 67,751 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Indicators flashing @ 60/min borderline.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parkbrake at maximum permitted travel!

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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VDJ 326M is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 VDJ 326M, 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 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VDJ 326M?

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What year was VDJ 326M registered?

VDJ 326M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 13 August 1973.

Is VDJ 326M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDJ 326M shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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