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VJX 720M

1974 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,164 mi
Last recorded85,164 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJX 720M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 85,164 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre to front down pipe clamp deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 85,134 miles

Offside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective marked in yellow chalk (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill marked in yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre to front down pipe clamp deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 82,743 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 82,580 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 81,865 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Front headlight alignment check recommended

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear presence of fluid on or around brake drum area's

Pass 30 Sep 2014 81,051 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 81,051 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 79,790 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,297 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 720M is a 1974 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 720M, 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 VJX 720M registered?

VJX 720M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1974.

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