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VMB 510J

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,566 mi
Last recorded2,566 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMB 510J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 2,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 2,190 miles

Oil leak ()

bonnet will not close securely

Fail 8 Jun 2016 2,189 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

bonnet will not close securely

Pass 24 Jun 2006 1,634 miles

advisery ; slight up and down movement in steering rack

Pass 28 May 2005 1,220 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

offside front king pin and bushs greeced

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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VMB 510J is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMB 510J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VMB 510J registered?

VMB 510J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 12 January 1971.

Is VMB 510J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMB 510J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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