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VLU 711S

1977 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,829 mi
Last recorded91,829 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLU 711S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,829 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front kingpin has slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2013 91,683 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 91,681 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 91,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 91,386 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 90,548 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 90,119 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 90,119 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 88,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 88,897 miles

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 87,925 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 86,550 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 86,518 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VLU 711S registered?

VLU 711S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is VLU 711S safe to buy?

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