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WBW 991M

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,081 mi
Last recorded54,081 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBW 991M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 May 2011 54,081 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 7 May 2011 54,081 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 53,685 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 53,448 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 53,013 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 51,457 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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WBW 991M is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WBW 991M, 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

How do I check the history of WBW 991M?

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What year was WBW 991M registered?

WBW 991M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 2 November 1973.

Is WBW 991M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBW 991M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WBW 991M have outstanding finance?

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