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VWV 445K

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,177 mi
Last recorded15,177 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWV 445K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 15,177 miles

Front panels rusty including behind headlamps.

Offside Front Wing liner rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2017 15,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked Marked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts Steering Joint (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts Propshaft (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Front panels rusty including behind headlamps.

Offside Front Wing liner rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2016 15,153 miles

Front wing liner rusty.

Slight play n/s/f hub assembly

Pass 10 Aug 2015 15,143 miles

Bonnett taped.

O/s/f wing liner rusty.

Play in steering coloum.

Slight play n/s king pin.

Fail 3 Aug 2015 15,142 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/s/f wing liner rusty.

Play in steering coloum.

Slight play n/s king pin.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 15,087 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 15,006 miles

Front inner arch guards/trays rusty/loose

Fail 1 Aug 2013 15,005 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front inner arch guards/trays rusty/loose

Pass 8 Aug 2012 14,920 miles

advise multiple welded plates to floors.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 14,912 miles

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

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

advise multiple welded plates to floors.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 14,869 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear inner wing slightly corroded

o/s and n/s rear brakes binding slightly

o/s front wing slightly corroded

rear boot floor slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 14,828 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2010 14,828 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 14,739 miles

Advise only, Offside and nearside hand brake levers slightly worn

Pass 1 Aug 2008 14,676 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 14,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 14,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 14,500 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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VWV 445K is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VWV 445K, 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 VWV 445K registered?

VWV 445K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 9 September 1971.

Is VWV 445K safe to buy?

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