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VDV 454S

1977 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,345 mi
Last recorded1,345 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDV 454S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 1,345 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 1,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 1,124 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has play need greas

Offside Front Axle king pin has play need greas

Pass 21 Jan 2022 860 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 630 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 125 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 125 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2019
Fail 24 Jan 2019

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2014 93,821 miles

corrosion forming in chassis & body sections

rust holes in nearside & offside front wings

Pass 7 Jun 2013 93,101 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 92,495 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 92,495 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

RUST HOLES IN NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT WINGS

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERSIDE

Pass 4 May 2011 91,892 miles

lots of surface rust underneath corrosion on steel pipes

nearside rear brake poor performance

rust holes in nearside & offside front wings

Pass 17 May 2010 91,671 miles

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

corrosion evident both front wings

Fail 14 May 2010 91,671 miles

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

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

advise attention to n/s rear brake

corrosion evident both front wings

Pass 12 May 2009 91,482 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2009 91,482 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 91,132 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 91,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S RACK GAITER STARTING TO PERISH..N/S/F TYRE:CRACKS IN SIDEWALL.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 90,974 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 90,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

O/S/F TRACK ROD END WORN.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 90,555 miles

ADVISE.O/S/F TRACK ROD END WORN.END FLOAT ON STEERING RACK.BRAKE PIPES RUSTY.TICKOVER SLIGHTLY HIGH.

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 454S is a 1977 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VDV 454S, 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 VDV 454S registered?

VDV 454S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 11 August 1977.

Is VDV 454S safe to buy?

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