MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,399 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Slight movement to offside lower trunnion joint
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
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VPH 231M is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 VPH 231M, 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 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VPH 231M registered?
VPH 231M is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is VPH 231M safe to buy?
The MOT history for VPH 231M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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