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WGW 194M

1974 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,683 mi
Last recorded44,683 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGW 194M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,683 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 44,153 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 44,153 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,058 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,942 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 43,428 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 43,428 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 41,874 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 41,552 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 41,552 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 40,885 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 40,647 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 40,211 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 38,455 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 38,455 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel pipe perishing

Pass 12 May 2006 36,863 miles

water leak from radiator area

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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WGW 194M is a 1974 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGW 194M, 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 WGW 194M registered?

WGW 194M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 24 May 1974.

Is WGW 194M safe to buy?

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