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VGA 715H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,504 mi
Last recorded51,504 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGA 715H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 51,504 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,425 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 49,218 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 45,146 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 41,254 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning lamp comes on when brake pedal pushed

n/s/f droplink rubbing n/s/f lower arm

Fail 29 Feb 2012 39,293 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning lamp comes on when brake pedal pushed

n/s/f droplink rubbing n/s/f lower arm

Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,366 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 38,366 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VGA 715H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VGA 715H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VGA 715H registered?

VGA 715H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 4 January 1970.

Is VGA 715H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGA 715H shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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