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VDV 325J

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,801 mi
Last recorded92,801 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDV 325J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 92,801 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

most welding underneath poorly done

slight rust some areas underside

Fail 8 Jun 2016 92,795 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil hub seal leaking (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

most welding underneath poorly done

slight rust some areas underside

Pass 25 Jul 2013 92,568 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 92,568 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 92,238 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers swept area not complete

Pass 5 Jul 2011 91,910 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 91,910 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 91,422 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 90,686 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 89,876 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 89,151 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 87,672 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 87,672 miles

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

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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VDV 325J is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VDV 325J, 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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What year was VDV 325J registered?

VDV 325J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is VDV 325J safe to buy?

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