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WGC 151M

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,375 mi
Last recorded21,375 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGC 151M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 21,375 miles

Corrosion at base of offside A post but not within specified failure area.

Corrosion in central rear boot floor but not within specified failure area.

Corrosion in offside and nearside rear lower wing panels but not within specified failure area.

Corrosion in offside front outer body sill but not within specified failure area.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 21,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion at base of offside A post but not within specified failure area.

Corrosion in central rear boot floor but not within specified failure area.

Corrosion in offside and nearside rear lower wing panels but not within specified failure area.

Corrosion in offside front outer body sill but not within specified failure area.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 21,364 miles

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

corrosion at base of offside "A"post but not within a specified failure area

long travel on handbrake

some corrosion in base of nearside "B" post inner doorshut

some sideways movement in handbrake lever

Fail 29 Jan 2013 21,206 miles

Corrosion at base of offside "A" post, but not in prescribed failure area.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside steering rack gaiter is deteriorating.

Some corrosion in nearside central outer body sill.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 21,206 miles

Corrosion at base of offside "A" post, but not in prescribed failure area.

Offside steering rack gaiter is deteriorating.

Some corrosion in nearside central outer body sill.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 20,465 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 20,465 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 19,290 miles

Long travel on handbrake lever.

Some corrosion at base of offside A post but not in specified failure area.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 19,290 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion at base of offside "A" post, but not within specified failure area.

Long travel on handbrake lever.

Nearside rear "cotton reel" exhaust mounting is broken, but system is still secure.

Pass 23 Jun 2007 19,195 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 19,151 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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WGC 151M is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WGC 151M, 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 WGC 151M registered?

WGC 151M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is WGC 151M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGC 151M shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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