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VMM 567M

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,567 mi
Last recorded6,567 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMM 567M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 6,567 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leaks around engine/gearbox areas

Fail 1 Aug 2012 6,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leaks around engine/gearbox areas

Pass 24 Jun 2011 5,245 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

footbrake and handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

general underbody corrosion in places

Pass 20 Apr 2009 2,214 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 2,207 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 2,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play offside front lower trunnion

Pass 14 Jul 2006 1,942 miles

Slight surface corrosion to floor pan

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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VMM 567M is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VMM 567M, 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

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What year was VMM 567M registered?

VMM 567M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 27 March 1974.

Is VMM 567M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMM 567M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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