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VPO 139K

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

25,810 mi
Last recorded25,810 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPO 139K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 25,810 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 25,724 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 22,510 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 25,252 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,010 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 24,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 24,401 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 23,937 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 23,936 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake calipers bindig slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2010 23,727 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 23,727 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Brake pivot locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,227 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 23,227 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 22,725 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 22,724 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,235 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 22,227 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advice both rear hubs have leak? oil? fluid?

advice front brakes slightly binding

Pass 25 Aug 2006 21,780 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 21,775 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advice both front king type pins have some play

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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VPO 139K is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 VPO 139K, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VPO 139K registered?

VPO 139K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 2 June 1972.

Is VPO 139K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPO 139K shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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