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VGO 395M

1971 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

94,881 mi
Last recorded94,881 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2006
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGO 395M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2006 94,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

WEAR IN H/BRAKE PINS ON RODS==OSR LEAF SPRING INVERTING==NSR TYRE WALL PERISHED==SLIGHT PLAY IN KING PINS

Pass 15 Jun 2005 94,814 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 94,814 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS BADLY PERISHED==REAR BRAKE FLEXI FERRULES CORRODED==

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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VGO 395M is a 1971 MG Midget in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 VGO 395M, 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 55 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 VGO 395M registered?

VGO 395M is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is VGO 395M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGO 395M shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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