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VKD 264H

1970 MG Midget

Maroon Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,485 mi
Last recorded44,485 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKD 264H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 44,485 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 44,428 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 44,304 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 43,731 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corrosion

front to rear brake pipe corrosion

o/s/f track rod end dust boot splitting

under bonnet fuel hoses perished

Fail 2 Jan 2014 43,731 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front to rear brake pipe corrosion

n/s/f brake pipe corrosion

o/s/f track rod end dust boot splitting

o/s/f wheel bearing play

under bonnet fuel hoses perished

Pass 12 Jan 2013 43,686 miles

front brake discs rusty

front brake pipes corroded

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubbing on lower suspension arm

radiator leaking

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 5 Jan 2013 43,685 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs rusty

front brake pipes corroded

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubbing on lower suspension arm

radiator leaking

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Dec 2011 43,324 miles

fuel filter pipe from fuel filter splitting

n/s/f brake disc rusty

noise from n/s/r brake

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

wiper not working on full speed

Pass 16 Aug 2010 43,289 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,900 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 42,896 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 42,893 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 42,851 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 42,850 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)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2006 42,265 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 41,733 miles

both wiper blades poor

offside front antiroll bar drop link rubbing lower suspension arm.

several areas of floor/chassis corroded or previously repaired

Fail 23 Sep 2005 41,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both wiper blade rubbers poor

offside antiroll bar drop link rubbing lower suspension arm

several areas of body/chassis corroded or previously repaired

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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VKD 264H is a 1970 MG Midget in Maroon with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VKD 264H, 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.

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What year was VKD 264H registered?

VKD 264H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 7 April 1970.

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