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WBJ 538M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,380 mi
Last recorded7,380 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBJ 538M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 7,380 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 7,380 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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WBJ 538M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 WBJ 538M, 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.

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What year was WBJ 538M registered?

WBJ 538M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 25 March 1974.

Is WBJ 538M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBJ 538M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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