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VTC 881M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

11,590 mi
Last recorded11,590 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTC 881M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 11,590 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 11,467 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 11,219 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 10,645 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 10,174 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 10,172 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 9,703 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 9,568 miles

hazard lights not working - not obligatory

Pass 21 Jun 2019 9,437 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 9,784 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 8,470 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 8,302 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 7,914 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 7,692 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 7,296 miles

nearside front wheel bearing very slightly noisy when spun

Pass 24 Jul 2012 7,230 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 7,077 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 6,864 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 6,859 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 May 2010 6,853 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2009 6,477 miles

ASlight fraying of stitching at the top of both seat belts

O/S/R exhuast rub ber mounting is splitting

There may be an intermittent earthing problem with the O/S/R lamp assembly

Pass 6 Jun 2008 6,168 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 5,889 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 5,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 5,557 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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VTC 881M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VTC 881M, 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

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What year was VTC 881M registered?

VTC 881M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is VTC 881M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTC 881M shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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