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VWP 279G

1969 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

29,520 mi
Last recorded29,520 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1969 MG Midget34,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWP 279G
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 29,520 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,273 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 27,507 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,185 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 26,951 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 26,172 miles

slight play in kingpins both sides

Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,520 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Feb 2011 26,351 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,128 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 23,921 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 23,919 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 23,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

vehicle has a slight listing to the right

Pass 3 Jan 2007 22,319 miles

corrosion starting in front subframe

corrosion starting in nearside rear inner wing

slight play in nearside front king pin

Fail 30 Nov 2006 22,309 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 23,535 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 23,533 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Dec 2005 23,530 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 279G is a 1969 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1969 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 34,439 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 279G, 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 57 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VWP 279G registered?

VWP 279G is a 1969 MG Midget, first registered on 6 February 1969.

Is VWP 279G safe to buy?

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