MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,663 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
drivers front wheel binding slighly
drivers rear floor becoming corroded
front panel has been filled
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
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VKG 685J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VKG 685J, 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.
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What year was VKG 685J registered?
VKG 685J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 13 May 1971.
Is VKG 685J safe to buy?
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