1969 MG Midget 1.3L Petrol · VRU 217J
1969 MG Midget (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1969. Recorded mileage 69,740 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG MIDGET
- Year / Origin
- 1969 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,740 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1969
- Engine
- 1275cc
VRU 217J Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 69,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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VRU 217J Mileage History
- 02/10/202368,610 mi
- 04/10/202368,632 mi+22 mi
- 10/09/202469,256 mi+624 mi
- 16/09/202569,740 mi+484 mi
Average of roughly 577 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
VRU 217J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1969 Mg Midget (VRU 217J) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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