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VDY 171M

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,078 mi
Last recorded14,078 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDY 171M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 14,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Fail 2 Oct 2017 14,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 14,035 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 14,013 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 13,888 miles

hazard warning flash rate very fast

not 100% sure on full speedo illumination

Fail 29 Sep 2014 13,888 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

hazard warning flash rate very fast

not 100% sure on full speedo illumination

Pass 28 May 2013 12,951 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 12,791 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 11,044 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 May 2010 9,561 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Wiper blades worn [replacement recommended]

Pass 1 May 2009 8,065 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 7,901 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 7,352 miles

offside rear no plate light dim

Pass 5 Apr 2006 6,702 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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VDY 171M is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 VDY 171M, 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 53 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 VDY 171M registered?

VDY 171M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 14 November 1973.

Is VDY 171M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDY 171M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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