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WAR 816M

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,305 mi
Last recorded49,305 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAR 816M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 49,305 miles

n/s/f king pin has slight lift

Fail 11 Aug 2018 49,296 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f king pin has slight lift

Pass 5 Aug 2017 49,237 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight lift

Offside Front king pin has slight lift

Rear exhaust mounting has some slight deteriation

Pass 13 Aug 2016 49,141 miles

both front king pins have slight lift

rear exhaust mounting has slight deterioration

Pass 7 Aug 2015 48,837 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 48,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,466 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 47,646 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,027 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 47,207 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,966 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,585 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 43,760 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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WAR 816M is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WAR 816M, 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 WAR 816M registered?

WAR 816M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 4 June 1974.

Is WAR 816M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAR 816M shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WAR 816M have outstanding finance?

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