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VWP 999M

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,754 mi
Last recorded41,754 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWP 999M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 41,754 miles

underbody corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 5 Aug 2020 41,329 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 40,663 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 40,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in top swivel and king pin

handbrake lever has only a small amount of reserve travel

Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,923 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 39,257 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 39,169 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 39,169 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 38,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,971 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,350 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 38,350 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,423 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 36,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke missing (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2011 36,170 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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VWP 999M is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VWP 999M, 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 VWP 999M?

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What year was VWP 999M registered?

VWP 999M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is VWP 999M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWP 999M shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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