MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,014 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Parking brake limited reserve travel.
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
all suspension and under side of the vehicle corroded
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
all suspension and under side of the vehicle corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front brake slight bind
Offside Front tyre perishing must be closetocanvas
Offside Rear tyre must be close to canvas
many patch repairs to under side
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
some perishing to o/s/r tyre
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
slight bind both front brakes
some rusting to floor o/s at old repair
some wear to wiper linkage - reduced arc
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
fuel line cable tied to brake hose?
slight bind o/s/f brake
some rusting to floor o/s at old repair
some wear to wiper linkage - reduced ark
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Surface corrosion to off side rear inner wheel arch
Under side of car heavily under sealed
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Surface corrosion to off side rear inner wheel arch
Under side of car heavily under sealed
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Surface corrosion to off side rear inner wheel arch
Under side of vehicle heavily under sealed
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside rear check strap frayed
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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VPA 224M is a 1974 MG Midget in Maroon with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 VPA 224M, 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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VPA 224M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1974.
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