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VJH 151J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,236 mi
Last recorded67,236 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJH 151J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,236 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,105 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 66,897 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 66,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,258 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 66,106 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,574 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 64,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering rack outer joint has slight free play

Fail 18 May 2012 64,799 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 64,017 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 63,283 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 63,000 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 62,111 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 61,015 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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VJH 151J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VJH 151J, 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 VJH 151J registered?

VJH 151J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 5 March 1971.

Is VJH 151J safe to buy?

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