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VRL 727H

1980 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,310 mi
Last recorded95,310 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 727H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 95,310 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 95,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 95,262 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 95,039 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 95,033 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 94,940 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 94,506 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 94,506 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 93,894 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 93,392 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 92,617 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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VRL 727H is a 1980 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 60,468 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 VRL 727H, 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 46 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VRL 727H registered?

VRL 727H is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 22 December 1980.

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