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VMG 312M

1974 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,388 mi
Last recorded47,388 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMG 312M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 47,388 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 47,384 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 47,257 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 47,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,121 miles

rear rebound straps starting to deteriate

slight corrosion nearside front door

Fail 7 Sep 2015 47,121 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

rear rebound straps starting to deteriate

slight corrosion nearside front door

Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,441 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 45,217 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 42,093 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 42,090 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,176 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 41,172 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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VMG 312M is a 1974 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VMG 312M, 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 VMG 312M registered?

VMG 312M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 15 March 1974.

Is VMG 312M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMG 312M shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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