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VJX 15M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,285 mi
Last recorded21,285 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJX 15M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 21,285 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 21,285 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 21,219 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 20,577 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 20,131 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 19,895 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 19,233 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 18,484 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 17,292 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 15,463 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 14,043 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 12,999 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 12,130 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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VJX 15M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VJX 15M, 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

How do I check the history of VJX 15M?

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What year was VJX 15M registered?

VJX 15M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is VJX 15M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJX 15M shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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