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VMV 964M

1974 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,077 mi
Last recorded13,077 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMV 964M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 13,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 29 Jun 2016 12,805 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 12,534 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Slight play front suspension joints

Fail 10 Jun 2015 12,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Slight play front suspension joints

Pass 5 Jun 2014 12,137 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 11,924 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 11,726 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 11,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 11,219 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Pass 29 Nov 2005 10,919 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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VMV 964M is a 1974 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VMV 964M, 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 VMV 964M?

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What year was VMV 964M registered?

VMV 964M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 23 April 1974.

Is VMV 964M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMV 964M shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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