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VOY 913M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,943 mi
Last recorded17,943 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOY 913M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 17,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear tyre inner sidewall facing outwards

Pass 22 Jun 2023 111,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre inner sidewall facing outwards

Pass 23 Jun 2021 102,457 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 88,433 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2016 82,976 miles

offside rear brake drum damp

play nearside and offside front inner rackends

Fail 16 May 2016 82,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear brake drum damp

play nearside and offside front inner rackends

Pass 22 May 2015 77,051 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 76,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INNER RACKENDS

STRONG ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DRUM DAMP

Pass 9 May 2014 70,490 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside wiper blade insecure to arm but still clears screen

steering wheel cover split and hanging

Fail 9 May 2014 70,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside wiper blade insecure to arm but still clears screen

steering wheel cover split and hanging

Pass 1 May 2013 66,654 miles

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

nearside front inner rackend has play

offside rear brake drum damp

Pass 12 May 2012 62,098 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 62,098 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,662 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,185 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 51,998 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 50,344 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 50,344 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel pipe comin off carbs is flasppin around

Pass 25 May 2007 49,395 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 49,395 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front tyres for perishing, 165/70/13

slight wear in offside front king pin

Pass 25 May 2006 48,056 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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VOY 913M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VOY 913M, 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 VOY 913M registered?

VOY 913M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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