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VPK 702M

1974 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

55,207 mi
Last recorded55,207 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPK 702M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 55,207 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 55,207 miles

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 54,306 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 54,306 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 53,570 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 53,570 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 53,307 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 53,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 53,050 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 52,886 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 52,886 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 52,500 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 52,499 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service 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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VPK 702M is a 1974 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 VPK 702M, 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 VPK 702M registered?

VPK 702M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 30 April 1974.

Is VPK 702M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPK 702M shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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