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VNP 761L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,428 mi
Last recorded40,428 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNP 761L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 40,428 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 31 May 2017 36,871 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 26 May 2017 36,811 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 25 May 2016 32,766 miles

both steering rack boots deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2015 30,756 miles

some surface corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 28 Mar 2014 27,881 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,014 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 24,988 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,483 miles

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,366 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 13,184 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 7,175 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 25 Mar 2008 1,533 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 78,254 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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VNP 761L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VNP 761L, 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

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What year was VNP 761L registered?

VNP 761L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 24 May 1973.

Is VNP 761L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNP 761L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VNP 761L have outstanding finance?

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