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VPT 10K

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

14,243 mi
Last recorded14,243 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPT 10K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 14,243 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 14,119 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 13,829 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2018 13,796 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 13,790 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 13,578 miles

Oil leaks

Pass 24 May 2016 13,361 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 13,179 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 12,762 miles

O/S/F brake very slightly binding on.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2012 12,466 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 12,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 11,742 miles

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from gearbox

Fail 7 Jul 2011 11,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 6 Jul 2010 9,809 miles

O/S/R brake back plate is damp.

Oil leak.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 9,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

O/S/R brake back plate is damp.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 9,141 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 7,864 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

o/s half shaft seal leaking

Fail 15 Apr 2008 7,864 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

o/s half shaft seal leaking

Pass 17 Apr 2007 6,889 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2006 4,855 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 3,908 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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VPT 10K is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VPT 10K, 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 VPT 10K registered?

VPT 10K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 11 February 1972.

Is VPT 10K safe to buy?

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