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WGK 340M

1974 MG Midget

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,648 mi
Last recorded96,648 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGK 340M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 96,648 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 96,410 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 96,341 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 96,290 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 96,290 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 96,263 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 96,263 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 96,195 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 96,195 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 96,091 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 95,870 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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WGK 340M is a 1974 MG Midget in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WGK 340M, 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 WGK 340M registered?

WGK 340M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 11 April 1974.

Is WGK 340M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGK 340M shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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