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VDM 275R

1977 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,801 mi
Last recorded87,801 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDM 275R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 87,801 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 87,799 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 87,799 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2014 87,799 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 87,795 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 87,775 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 87,071 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 10 Dec 2009 87,071 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 22 Sep 2009 87,071 miles

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

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

indicators flashing at different speeds

slight movement nearside front kingpin

slight movement offside front kingpin

Pass 26 Apr 2008 86,771 miles

advise: ;play in o/s and n/s front suspension trunion joints

advise: nearside rear suspension spring mounting and o/s and n/s floor to outer sill joints and previouse repairs begining to deteriorate.

Fail 18 Apr 2008 86,771 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise: ;play in o/s and n/s front suspension trunion joints

advise: nearside rear suspension spring mounting and o/s and n/s floor to outer sill joints and previouse repairs begining to deteriorate.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 86,073 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 84,822 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 84,822 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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VDM 275R is a 1977 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VDM 275R, 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.

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What year was VDM 275R registered?

VDM 275R is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 3 February 1977.

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