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VBF 626M

1974 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,773 mi
Last recorded92,773 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBF 626M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 92,773 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 92,771 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 91,628 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 90,740 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 90,740 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 89,654 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 89,635 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 88,937 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,288 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 87,148 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 86,372 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 86,054 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 85,105 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 85,105 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 84,135 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 83,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 83,005 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 82,007 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 82,007 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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VBF 626M is a 1974 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 VBF 626M, 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 52 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VBF 626M registered?

VBF 626M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 25 January 1974.

Is VBF 626M safe to buy?

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