MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,369 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Steering column shaft retaining device insecure lower pinch bolt loose (2.1.6) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VOV 281S is a 1977 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 VOV 281S, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VOV 281S registered?
VOV 281S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 16 August 1977.
Is VOV 281S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VOV 281S shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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