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PWL 588M

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

104,391 mi
Last recorded104,391 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWL 588M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 104,391 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 103,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 102,942 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 101,708 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 99,564 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 96,536 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 94,743 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 93,330 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 91,303 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,282 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 86,145 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,994 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 83,982 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 81,372 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 81,364 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 79,475 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,272 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 73,544 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 71,115 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 71,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 69,010 miles

n/s/r check strap starting to split

o/s/r check strap frayed and cracked

prop shaft rear u/j slight play in joint

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension trunion

slight play in n/s/f upper suspension trunion

Fail 3 Jun 2009 68,989 miles

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

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

n/s/r check strap starting to split

o/s/r check strap frayed and cracked

prop shaft rear u/j slight play in joint

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension trunion

slight play in n/s/f upper suspension trunion

Pass 9 Jun 2008 67,927 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 67,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 67,214 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 65,776 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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PWL 588M is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 PWL 588M, 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 52 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 PWL 588M registered?

PWL 588M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1974.

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