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3653 WU

1972 MG Midget

Silver Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,819 mi
Last recorded72,819 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3653 WU
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 72,819 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 72,530 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 72,530 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 71,881 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 70,649 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 68,436 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 65,894 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 65,686 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 62,749 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 62,516 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 61,559 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 61,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 59,149 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 58,316 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 56,843 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,414 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,790 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 35,761 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

considerable play in steering rack

considerable surface corrosion to vehicle

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

marks on screen within accepted limits

vehicle oily underneath

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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3653 WU is a 1972 MG Midget in Silver with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 3653 WU, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 3653 WU?

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What year was 3653 WU registered?

3653 WU is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 14 March 1972.

Is 3653 WU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3653 WU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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