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VMX 536X

1998 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,003 mi
Last recorded54,003 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Midget16,375 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMX 536X
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 54,003 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 50,116 miles

Minor play in steering rack nearside

Nearside front suspension bump stop is missing, offside is breaking up.

Nearside rearmost spring hanger bushes breaking up

Offside rear shock absorber is leaking. Top up type.

Fail 16 Nov 2015 50,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose pin not located in backplate (3.5.1j)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Minor play in steering rack nearside

Nearside front suspension bump stop is missing, offside is breaking up.

Nearside rearmost spring hanger bushes breaking up

Offside rear shock absorber is leaking. Top up type.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 49,022 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 49,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/F RACK KNUCLE SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/R CHECK STRAP BROKEN

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL BADLY CRACKING

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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VMX 536X is a 1998 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 16,375 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 VMX 536X, 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 28 years old, this MG Midget is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VMX 536X registered?

VMX 536X is a 1998 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is VMX 536X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMX 536X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VMX 536X have outstanding finance?

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