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VJH 754M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,564 mi
Last recorded12,564 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJH 754M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 12,564 miles

Slight play o/s steering rack arm

Fail 3 Nov 2014 12,558 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Slight play o/s steering rack arm

Pass 24 Jul 2013 10,581 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 23 Jul 2013 10,581 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Oil leak

Slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 23 Apr 2010 8,990 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 7,233 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear exhaust mount splitting

Fail 18 Mar 2009 7,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 5,277 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 5,017 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 4,529 miles

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

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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VJH 754M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VJH 754M, 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.

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What year was VJH 754M registered?

VJH 754M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 2 April 1974.

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