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VTS 725M

1974 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,703 mi
Last recorded15,703 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTS 725M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 15,703 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 11,550 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 6,863 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 1,676 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 97,972 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 94,099 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 91,339 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 90,803 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 90,803 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

-SLIGHT PLAY BOTH SIDES STEERING RACK,SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT STUD PINS-

Pass 15 May 2006 90,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play at nearside front wheel bearing

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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VTS 725M is a 1974 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VTS 725M, 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 VTS 725M registered?

VTS 725M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 3 June 1974.

Is VTS 725M safe to buy?

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