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VPE 727M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,404 mi
Last recorded92,404 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPE 727M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 92,404 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 91,711 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 91,133 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion on underside

Pass 12 Apr 2023 90,649 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 90,373 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 89,477 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 88,592 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 88,592 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 87,738 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 86,789 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 86,789 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,351 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 86,351 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 85,125 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 84,213 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 83,566 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 83,166 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 82,158 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 81,067 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 80,636 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 79,551 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 79,478 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 79,478 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 79,248 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 79,248 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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VPE 727M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPE 727M, 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 VPE 727M registered?

VPE 727M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 8 March 1974.

Is VPE 727M safe to buy?

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