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VVT 214L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,925 mi
Last recorded29,925 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVT 214L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 29,925 miles

front suspension weak

general under body corrosion

o/s/f chassis poor condition

Fail 8 Jul 2009 29,925 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

front suspension weak

general under body corrosion

o/s/f chassis poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,167 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 27,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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VVT 214L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VVT 214L, 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 VVT 214L registered?

VVT 214L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 25 April 1973.

Is VVT 214L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVT 214L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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