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VVP 708T

1978 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

24,528 mi
Last recorded24,528 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVP 708T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 24,528 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 24,516 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 24,501 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 24,485 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2021 24,462 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 24,450 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 24,436 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 24,434 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 24,422 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 24,387 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 24,324 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2015 68,384 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 68,059 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 68,059 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

rear rebound straps rotting

Pass 5 Mar 2012 67,129 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 67,098 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 65,500 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 65,498 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

HANDBRAKE IS SLIGHTLY HIGH AND PARKING BRAKES NEED ADJUSTMENT

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 65,061 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 64,826 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 64,241 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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VVP 708T is a 1978 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 VVP 708T, 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 VVP 708T registered?

VVP 708T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 7 August 1978.

Is VVP 708T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVP 708T shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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