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VSF 8J

1971 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,571 mi
Last recorded77,571 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSF 8J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 77,571 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,783 miles

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Jun 2016 76,221 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion O/S floor pan to sill showing signs of corrosion. (6.1.A.1)

Rear Rear exhaust metalastic rubber mountings showing signs of deterioration.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,813 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,083 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 74,225 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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VSF 8J is a 1971 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VSF 8J, 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

How do I check the history of VSF 8J?

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What year was VSF 8J registered?

VSF 8J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 10 May 1971.

Is VSF 8J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSF 8J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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