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VSF 732J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,988 mi
Last recorded78,988 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSF 732J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 78,988 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

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

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

Vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 21 Jul 2014 78,877 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2014 78,869 miles

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

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

Both front wheel arches corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 78,741 miles

O/s/r inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 78,627 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 78,627 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 78,513 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 78,505 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 78,387 miles

body has been undersealed all looks ok at time of test

Fail 21 Jul 2010 78,385 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

body has been undersealed all looks ok at time of test

Fail 17 Jul 2009 78,353 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 78,353 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 78,262 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 78,244 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

car is coverd in underseal on inspection looks ok at time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2007 78,133 miles

a lot of welding has been carried out and been heavily undersealed looks ok at time of test

Fail 31 Jul 2007 78,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

a lot of welding has been carried out and been heavily undersealed looks ok at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2006 77,882 miles

near side and off side floor to sill edges showing signs of corrosion.NO HOLES at time of test

slight play in near side and off side front king pin/trunion joints

there are signs of this vehicle having stood for a long period of time due to surface corrosion all over car

this vehicle has had extensive welding repairs to all chassis rails,floors and wheel arches.All repairs are heavily undersealed but seem o k at time of test

Fail 21 Jul 2006 77,881 miles

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

near side and off side floors to sill edges showing signs of corrosion,NO HOLES at time of test

slight play in near side and off side front king pins/trunions

there are signs of this vehicle having stood for a long period of time due to surface corrosion all over car

this vehicle has had extensive welding repairs to all chassis rails,floors, an wheel arches.all repairs heavily under sealed but seem o k at time of test

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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VSF 732J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VSF 732J, 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 VSF 732J registered?

VSF 732J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1971.

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