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VVJ 555K

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,038 mi
Last recorded21,038 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVJ 555K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 21,038 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

fan belt slack

handbrake linkages worn

handbrake travel long

nearside front sill heavly corroded

offside front floor badly corroded

rear silencer rubber mounting split

Fail 5 Jul 2012 21,034 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

handbrake travel long

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

fan belt slack

nearside front outter sill heavly corroded

offside front floor heavly corroded

rear silencer rubber mounting split/broken

Pass 25 May 2011 20,523 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust front pipe hitting chassis and minor leak

Front floors heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

oil residue at n/s/r brake drum but still operating fine

outer sills corroded and filled

rear silencer mounting broken but exhaust adequately supported

Fail 20 May 2011 20,516 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust front pipe hitting chassis and minor leak

Front floors heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

oil residue at n/s/r brake drum but still operating fine

outer sills corroded and filled

rear silencer mounting broken but exhaust adequately supported

Fail 14 Jul 2010 20,494 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust frontpipe hitting chassis and has a minor leak.

Nearside rear brake drum / wheel contaminated by oil.

Outer sills corroded and have been filled , rear inner arches showing light corrosion.

Rear exhaust hanging rubber badly perished.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 18,815 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,210 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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VVJ 555K is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VVJ 555K, 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.

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What year was VVJ 555K registered?

VVJ 555K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 2 August 1971.

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