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VOD 317K

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,485 mi
Last recorded95,485 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOD 317K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 95,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front king pin slight lift

Offside Front kin pin slight lift

Fail 2 Jul 2019 95,484 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front king pin slight lift

Offside Front kin pin slight lift

Pass 5 Jun 2018 94,918 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 94,273 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 93,820 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 93,820 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 93,070 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 93,070 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 91,987 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2014 91,985 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 90,935 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre wearing on the iner edge.

Oil leak

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 89,734 miles

oil leaks

rear differential/axle noisy

welded patches in various places

Fail 9 May 2012 89,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

noise from rear axle

oil leaks

welded patches to underside

Pass 26 May 2011 88,859 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front chassis corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 87,733 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 85,897 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 85,897 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 85,826 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 85,826 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 85,614 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 85,487 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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VOD 317K is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VOD 317K, 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.

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VOD 317K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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