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VMA 44J

1971 MG Miget

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

35,275 mi
Last recorded35,275 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Miget26,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMA 44J
MakeMG
ModelMiget
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 35,275 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 34,634 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 33,955 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 32,996 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 32,179 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 32,179 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 31,995 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 31,459 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 31,459 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 30,457 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 29,860 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 29,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 29,387 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,851 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 28,851 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 28,098 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2014 28,098 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2013 27,672 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,234 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 26,956 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 26,771 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,771 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,629 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 26,618 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 26,618 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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VMA 44J is a 1971 MG Miget in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1971 MG Miget models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 26,736 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 VMA 44J, 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 55 years old, this MG Miget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VMA 44J registered?

VMA 44J is a 1971 MG Miget, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is VMA 44J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMA 44J shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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