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VFL 301T

1978 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

56,685 mi
Last recorded56,685 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFL 301T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 56,685 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 56,438 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 56,411 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 56,411 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 56,375 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 56,368 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 56,254 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hubb but not effecting brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 56,113 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 55,872 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 55,785 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2017 55,781 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2016 55,573 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 55,367 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 55,360 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 55,220 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 55,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 55,079 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre slightly perrished

oil /fluid leak poss brake fluid o/s/r hub

o/s/f doar pillar corroded

o/s/f sill corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2011 55,048 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2011 55,048 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 54,951 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 24 May 2010 54,950 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 22 May 2009 54,801 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 54,801 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 54,575 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 54,575 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 54,249 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 53,504 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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VFL 301T is a 1978 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 VFL 301T, 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 48 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 VFL 301T registered?

VFL 301T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 16 August 1978.

Is VFL 301T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFL 301T shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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