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VTD 157L

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,753 mi
Last recorded5,753 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTD 157L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 5,753 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 5,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 5,687 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 5,612 miles

brake pipes coated

Fail 29 Jul 2011 5,453 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight movement in n/s of rack

Pass 29 Jul 2011 5,453 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight movement in n/s of rack

Pass 30 Jul 2010 5,166 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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VTD 157L is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 VTD 157L, 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 53 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 VTD 157L?

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What year was VTD 157L registered?

VTD 157L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 3 January 1973.

Is VTD 157L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTD 157L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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