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VDM 423M

1974 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

50,530 mi
Last recorded50,530 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDM 423M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 50,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (manifold to downpipe leak) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 50,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 50,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe leak (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 50,113 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 49,729 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 49,294 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 49,294 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 48,965 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 48,965 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2020 48,744 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 48,744 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 48,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 48,467 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 48,073 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 48,073 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 47,776 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 47,218 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 46,795 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 46,795 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 46,277 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 46,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 45,863 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 45,702 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 45,702 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 45,331 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 8 May 2010 44,976 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 44,707 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,379 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 43,914 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 5 May 2007 43,910 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 43,408 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear axle secondary support slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S rear.

Track rod end boot split N/S and O/S

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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VDM 423M is a 1974 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 VDM 423M, 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 VDM 423M registered?

VDM 423M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 13 June 1974.

Is VDM 423M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDM 423M shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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