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MWP 490K

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,090 mi
Last recorded57,090 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWP 490K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 57,090 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 56,393 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 51,887 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 53,554 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 52,368 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,386 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 48,570 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 48,570 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 48,617 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 46,764 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 45,048 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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MWP 490K is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 MWP 490K, 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 55 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 MWP 490K registered?

MWP 490K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is MWP 490K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWP 490K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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