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VPX 218K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,593 mi
Last recorded46,593 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPX 218K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 46,593 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play at front wheel

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight play at front wheel

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis/ floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 46,593 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Slight play at front wheel

Offside Front Slight play at front wheel

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 46,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/ inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/ inner sill (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 46,461 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding Both front (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/ inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/ inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,418 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 46,413 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 45,901 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust silencer nearside rubber mount perished

Rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

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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VPX 218K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VPX 218K, 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 VPX 218K registered?

VPX 218K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 22 June 1972.

Is VPX 218K safe to buy?

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