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VBP 175N

1974 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

19,653 mi
Last recorded19,653 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBP 175N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 19,653 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,185 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 18,752 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 18,337 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 18,050 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 18,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2011 17,758 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 17,730 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 16,917 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 15,790 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 May 2009 15,790 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 14,717 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 14,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 13,128 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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VBP 175N is a 1974 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VBP 175N, 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 VBP 175N registered?

VBP 175N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 22 August 1974.

Is VBP 175N safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBP 175N shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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