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VAP 268H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 12759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,135 mi
Last recorded80,135 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAP 268H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine12,759cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 80,135 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight lift in offside front kingpin

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Apr 2016 80,135 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight lift in offside front kingpin

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Apr 2015 79,732 miles

suspension bump stops missing

under body heavily under sealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Apr 2014 79,298 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 79,298 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 78,741 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 78,741 miles

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 78,738 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 78,738 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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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VAP 268H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 12,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 VAP 268H, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VAP 268H?

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What year was VAP 268H registered?

VAP 268H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 2 March 1970.

Is VAP 268H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAP 268H shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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