MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside front kingpin has slight play
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
corrosion starting at `rear lower wings; front valance; o/f wing inner and outer ;and front lower wings
N/S/F SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
SLIGHT OIL LEAK
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
N/S/F SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
SLIGHT OIL LEAK
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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VLU 711S is a 1977 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 VLU 711S, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VLU 711S registered?
VLU 711S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1977.
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