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CWV 978L

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,887 mi
Last recorded24,887 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWV 978L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 24,887 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 24,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

nearside front inner sill/floor corroded

offside front inner sill/floor corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 24,123 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 23,692 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 23,013 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2012 22,564 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

slight blow exhaust front pipe

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 21,083 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 20,375 miles

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

underside shows corrosion

underside shows welded areas

Fail 26 Jun 2009 20,356 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,164 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 20,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 19,369 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 19,369 miles

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

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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CWV 978L is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CWV 978L, 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 CWV 978L registered?

CWV 978L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is CWV 978L safe to buy?

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