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VOK 453J

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

98,561 mi
Last recorded98,561 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOK 453J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 98,561 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2025 98,386 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 98,107 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 97,657 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 97,214 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 96,238 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 90,534 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 86,757 miles

bad oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 84,217 miles

Oil leak

play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2014 81,488 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 81,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 81,372 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,034 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 80,951 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 80,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 80,853 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 80,325 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 78,704 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 78,111 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 77,140 miles

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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VOK 453J is a 1970 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 VOK 453J, 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 56 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 VOK 453J registered?

VOK 453J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 December 1970.

Is VOK 453J safe to buy?

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