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VTB 538M

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,851 mi
Last recorded79,851 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTB 538M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2021 79,851 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 78,987 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 78,600 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 78,296 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 77,892 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 77,424 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 77,098 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 76,397 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 76,079 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 75,682 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 75,052 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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VTB 538M is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 VTB 538M, 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

How do I check the history of VTB 538M?

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What year was VTB 538M registered?

VTB 538M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 13 May 1974.

Is VTB 538M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTB 538M shows 11 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 VTB 538M have outstanding finance?

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