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VFK 345S

1977 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,371 mi
Last recorded21,371 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFK 345S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 21,371 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 21,360 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 21,315 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 21,272 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2020 21,145 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 21,040 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front flitch corroded

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front flitch corroded

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 20,933 miles

Nearside Front flitch corroded

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front flitch corroded

Offside Front trunion slight play

Oil leak ()

both outer sills corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 20,886 miles

Nearside Front inner flitch corroded

Offside Front inner flitch corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 20,779 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 20,612 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 20,507 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust mounts poor

Pass 11 Oct 2012 20,201 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 20,115 miles

Oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 7 Aug 2010 19,963 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,853 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2009 19,852 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2008 19,637 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2008 19,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2007 19,338 miles

All 4 tyres craking

Near side head on max high limits

Near side rearbrake back plate wet fluid unknown

Off side headlamp on max low limit

Slight play in both front king pins/trunions

Pass 5 Aug 2006 19,125 miles

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

n/s headlamp cracked

o/s and n/s front trunions slight play

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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VFK 345S is a 1977 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VFK 345S, 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 VFK 345S registered?

VFK 345S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 5 August 1977.

Is VFK 345S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFK 345S shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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