MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,646 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VEA 665M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 VEA 665M, 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.
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What year was VEA 665M registered?
VEA 665M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 October 1973.
Is VEA 665M safe to buy?
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