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VJO 124T

1979 MG Miget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,400 mi
Last recorded86,400 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Miget59,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJO 124T
MakeMG
ModelMiget
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2019 86,400 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding brake master cylinder is faulty. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 86,396 miles

Front exhaust bandaged up

Offside Front has been jacked up on

Fail 17 Aug 2017 86,393 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front has been jacked up on

Pass 23 Jul 2015 86,390 miles

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

exhaust has been bandaged up

Fail 21 Jul 2015 86,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust has been bandaged up

Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,820 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 82,329 miles

advise slight engine oil leak.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 80,097 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 6 Jan 2012 80,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2010 78,915 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 78,915 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front and offside front lowwer trunions have slight play

Pass 22 Apr 2009 78,273 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 78,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

fog lamp fitted not working

How Reliable is the MG Miget?

Based on 958 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
309
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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VJO 124T is a 1979 MG Miget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1979 MG Miget models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 59,859 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 Miget fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VJO 124T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Miget typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 47 years old, this MG Miget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VJO 124T registered?

VJO 124T is a 1979 MG Miget, first registered on 25 May 1979.

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