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VRU 98J

1971 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

12,266 mi
Last recorded12,266 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRU 98J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 12,266 miles

Nearside Front inner sill holed & corroded

Nearside Rear floor pan rusty

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside sill & floor pan rusty

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 12,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front inner sill holed & corroded

Nearside Rear floor pan rusty

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside sill & floor pan rusty

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 11,743 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 11,739 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 10,230 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 8,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 6,239 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 3,264 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 2,403 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 1,519 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 1,508 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

left rear anti roll strap broken

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,632 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake near end of reserve travel

rear exhaust mount starting to crack

slight corrosion to front of floor

slight play in both trunions

Pass 22 Jul 2008 18,583 miles

some wear /movement in o/s+n/s front lower trunions

Fail 18 Jul 2008 18,583 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

some wear /movement in o/s+n/s front lower trunions

Fail 15 Jul 2008 18,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

nsr wheel slight binding ft susp. slight play h/brake rods slight wear

Pass 31 May 2007 18,480 miles

exhaust slight blow from front joint

hand brake rod linkage showing some wear

n/s and o/s front lower trunions showing some movement

Pass 24 Jun 2006 16,325 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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VRU 98J is a 1971 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VRU 98J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VRU 98J registered?

VRU 98J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 10 May 1971.

Is VRU 98J safe to buy?

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