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VFM 489K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,526 mi
Last recorded32,526 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFM 489K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 May 2017 32,526 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 32,477 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 32,288 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 30,861 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 30,711 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,510 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 30,453 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,885 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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VFM 489K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 VFM 489K, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VFM 489K?

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What year was VFM 489K registered?

VFM 489K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is VFM 489K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFM 489K shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VFM 489K have outstanding finance?

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