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WFR 707K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,518 mi
Last recorded1,518 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFR 707K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 1,518 miles

idle speed too fast

Fail 8 Aug 2014 1,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

idle speed too fast

seat belts too close to seat backs for fluid operation

Pass 7 Aug 2012 1,491 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 1,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 1,145 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 1,132 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 981 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 425 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 423 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WFR 707K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 WFR 707K, 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 54 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 WFR 707K registered?

WFR 707K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is WFR 707K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFR 707K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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