MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,437 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower outer suspension bush has slight play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower outer suspension bush has slight play
Rear Exhaust mount broken away
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
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WGY 278M is a 1974 MG Midget in Green 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 WGY 278M, 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 WGY 278M registered?
WGY 278M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 4 February 1974.
Is WGY 278M safe to buy?
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