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VCK 880V

1979 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,763 mi
Last recorded53,763 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCK 880V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 53,763 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 53,763 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 53,678 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,565 miles

Central Front Lower engine oil leak

Central Rear Lower rear differential oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2017 53,366 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 53,104 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,665 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 52,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

underside of vehicle heavely undersealed

Fail 30 Dec 2013 52,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

underside of vehicle heavely undersealed

Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,008 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,739 miles

o/s/r tyre perrished

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

coolant leaking

fluid leaking n/s/r wheel hub area

temperary fuel cap with seal fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2011 51,734 miles

Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

coolant leaking

fluid leaking n/s/r wheel hub area

o/s/r tyre perrished

temperary fuel cap with seal fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,511 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,071 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,107 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 49,082 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 49,080 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 49,051 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 49,050 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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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VCK 880V is a 1979 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 VCK 880V, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VCK 880V registered?

VCK 880V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 6 September 1979.

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