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VTL 118K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,485 mi
Last recorded63,485 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTL 118K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 63,485 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 62,334 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 62,334 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 61,292 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 61,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 51,158 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 51,158 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 61,141 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 50,981 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 50,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 50,601 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 49,749 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 56,601 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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VTL 118K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 VTL 118K, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VTL 118K registered?

VTL 118K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 26 January 1972.

Is VTL 118K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTL 118K shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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