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VPA 224M

1974 MG Midget

Maroon Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,014 mi
Last recorded14,014 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPA 224M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 14,014 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 14,014 miles

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.

Pass 9 May 2022 13,311 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 13,311 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 12,846 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2021 12,845 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 11,907 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 11,904 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 11,741 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 10,827 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 10,806 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Offside Front tyre perishing must be closetocanvas

Offside Rear tyre must be close to canvas

Pass 2 Jul 2015 10,571 miles

many patch repairs to under side

Fail 5 Jun 2015 10,571 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 10,246 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 10,244 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 9,904 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 9,839 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 9,839 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2010 9,839 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 9,833 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 9,823 miles

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?

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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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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