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VYY 298M

1974 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,117 mi
Last recorded41,117 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYY 298M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 41,117 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 41,063 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 40,999 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 40,880 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,753 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 40,753 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 40,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 40,521 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 40,484 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 40,336 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2008 40,130 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2007 39,995 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 39,493 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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VYY 298M is a 1974 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VYY 298M, 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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What year was VYY 298M registered?

VYY 298M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 26 June 1974.

Is VYY 298M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYY 298M shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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