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VUC 124S

1978 MG Midget

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,575 mi
Last recorded76,575 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUC 124S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 76,575 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 76,568 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pedal traveled to floor (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2017 76,548 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in O/S & N/S front lower trunions

Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,548 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 76,548 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 76,548 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 76,548 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 76,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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VUC 124S is a 1978 MG Midget in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VUC 124S, 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

How do I check the history of VUC 124S?

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What year was VUC 124S registered?

VUC 124S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 28 April 1978.

Is VUC 124S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUC 124S shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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