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VVL 222M

1974 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,279 mi
Last recorded40,279 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVL 222M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 40,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 145/80/13 outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge slightly wearing 145/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 145 r13 ,tyre side walls very slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2018 39,566 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lever arm hydraulic shock absorber bearing worn (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak slight oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 38,502 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both drag links (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lever arm hydraulic shock absorber bearing worn - strong advisory (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 38,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both drag links (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lever arm hydraulic shock absorber bearing worn - strong advisory (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,802 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged hose perished (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside rear tyre perishing

oil level low

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 36,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel hose slightly damaged hose perished (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside rear tyre perishing

oil level low

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 35,126 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 35,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 35,125 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 May 2013 33,675 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

spare tyre underinflated

Pass 9 May 2012 32,447 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

spare tyre underinflated

Pass 5 May 2011 31,495 miles

Back axle leaking oil.

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 31,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Back axle leaking oil.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,620 miles

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

diff noisey

oil leak from rear diff, gearbox and engine

Fail 26 Apr 2010 30,620 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

diff noisey

oil leak from rear diff, gearbox and engine

Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 29,553 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

drivers outer door handle insecure

hand brake lever has long travel

Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2008 28,711 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2007 27,327 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

all rubber fuel pipes need replacing due to cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,327 miles

all rubber fuel pipes need replacing due to cracking

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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VVL 222M is a 1974 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VVL 222M, 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.

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VVL 222M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1974.

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