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VPF 565

1954 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,816 mi
Last recorded17,816 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1954 MG Midget26,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPF 565
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1954
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 17,816 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 17,819 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 17,611 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 16,945 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 16,638 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,413 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,368 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 16,273 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 16,147 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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VPF 565 is a 1954 MG Midget in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1954 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 26,971 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 VPF 565, 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 72 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VPF 565?

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What year was VPF 565 registered?

VPF 565 is a 1954 MG Midget, first registered on 2 September 1954.

Is VPF 565 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPF 565 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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