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VPG 158M

1974 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,210 mi
Last recorded2,210 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPG 158M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 2,210 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 2,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 224 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2016 16,229 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 15,597 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 15,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front antiroll bar and link bushes slightly perished

rear leaf spring shackle bushes slightly perished

slight wear in top n/s kingpin

Fail 4 Sep 2014 15,311 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front antiroll bar and link bushes slightly perished

rear leaf spring shackle bushes slightly perished

slight wear in top n/s kingpin

Pass 2 Sep 2013 15,278 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2012 15,242 miles

front brakes binding slightly

slight wear in n/s lower trunnion

Pass 31 Aug 2011 15,188 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

slight wear in top front suspension joints

Pass 2 Sep 2010 15,052 miles

rear spring bushes slightly perished

slight wear in n/s front suspension

Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,974 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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VPG 158M is a 1974 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VPG 158M, 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 VPG 158M registered?

VPG 158M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 6 May 1974.

Is VPG 158M safe to buy?

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