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VRT 542G

1968 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,633 mi
Last recorded71,633 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1968 MG Midget33,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRT 542G
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2022 71,633 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 71,328 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 71,076 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 70,991 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 70,905 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 70,842 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 70,834 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 70,805 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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VRT 542G is a 1968 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1968 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 33,695 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 VRT 542G, 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 58 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VRT 542G?

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What year was VRT 542G registered?

VRT 542G is a 1968 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1968.

Is VRT 542G safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRT 542G shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRT 542G have outstanding finance?

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