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WAB 512M

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,640 mi
Last recorded97,640 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAB 512M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 97,640 miles

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

n/s rear arch requires attention

Pass 26 May 2015 97,247 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 96,863 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 96,337 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 96,329 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 95,453 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 94,336 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 92,707 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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WAB 512M is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WAB 512M, 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 WAB 512M registered?

WAB 512M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is WAB 512M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAB 512M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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