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HWR 550T

1997 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,759 mi
Last recorded49,759 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 MG Midget38,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWR 550T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,759 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 49,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 May 2007 48,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 48,228 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 48,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2006 48,402 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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HWR 550T is a 1997 MG Midget in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 38,718 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 HWR 550T, 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 29 years old, this MG Midget is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HWR 550T registered?

HWR 550T is a 1997 MG Midget, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is HWR 550T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWR 550T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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