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VYV 889M

1974 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,446 mi
Last recorded84,446 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYV 889M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 84,446 miles

lift in o/s/f king pin

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all rear rear leaf spring rubbers worn

Pass 18 May 2010 84,324 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 83,242 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 81,778 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 81,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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VYV 889M is a 1974 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYV 889M, 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 VYV 889M registered?

VYV 889M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 23 May 1974.

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