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VTE 872M

1974 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,423 mi
Last recorded94,423 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTE 872M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 94,423 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 94,417 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 92,652 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 92,643 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 92,107 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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VTE 872M is a 1974 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 VTE 872M, 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 VTE 872M?

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What year was VTE 872M registered?

VTE 872M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is VTE 872M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTE 872M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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