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VPD 423M

1974 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,114 mi
Last recorded12,114 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPD 423M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 12,114 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 12,072 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 12,011 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 12,005 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 11,984 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 11,955 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 11,717 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 11,547 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyre walls cracking slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,244 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 11,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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VPD 423M is a 1974 MG Midget in Green 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 VPD 423M, 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 VPD 423M registered?

VPD 423M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is VPD 423M safe to buy?

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