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VFE 954R

1977 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

57,338 mi
Last recorded57,338 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFE 954R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 57,338 miles

exhaust system corrosion evident

slight movement evident nearside front king pin

Fail 16 Oct 2018 57,337 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corrosion evident

slight movement evident nearside front king pin

Pass 24 Oct 2017 57,331 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corrosion evident

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight movement evident nearside front king pin

Pass 17 Oct 2016 57,276 miles

exhaust system corrosion evident

possible slight oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 57,184 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corrosion evident

possible slight oil leak

possible slight oil leak evident rear axle

Pass 16 Oct 2014 57,045 miles

exhauste corroded

poss oil leak

poss oil leak rear half hafts

Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,869 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion evident on exhaust system

nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

signs of possible oil leak from nearside and offside rear axle and rear diff

slight movement evident in nearside front king pin

Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,839 miles

corrosion evident on exhaust system

signs of possible oil leak from nearside and offside rear axle

slight movement evident in nearside front king pin

Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,817 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion evident front and centre exhaust system

signs of possible oil leak from nearside and offside rear axle

slight movement evident in nearside front king pin

Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,518 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

signs of possible oil leak from nearside and offside rear axle

slight movement evident in nearside front king pin

Pass 17 Apr 2009 56,147 miles

n/s/f king pin play evident

poss oil leak from axle

Pass 21 Apr 2008 56,004 miles

possible slight fluid leak nearside and offside rear brake drums area

Pass 23 Apr 2007 55,780 miles

slight movement in nearside front lower steering joint

Pass 24 Apr 2006 55,258 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2005 54,908 miles

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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VFE 954R is a 1977 MG Midget in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFE 954R, 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 VFE 954R registered?

VFE 954R is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is VFE 954R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFE 954R shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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