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WLG 105M

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

31,748 mi
Last recorded31,748 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLG 105M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 31,748 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in nearside front king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

slight play in steering arm

Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,789 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front steering arm inner joint slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2016 31,565 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in both front king pins

under side of car covered in under seal

Fail 25 May 2016 31,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in both front king pins

under side of car covered in under seal

Pass 11 Jun 2015 31,194 miles

All Tyres Perished

Front Suspension Bushes Perished

Play In Steering Arms Just Passed Test

Fail 29 May 2015 31,194 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Suspension Bushes Perished

All Tyres Perished

O/S/F Tyre Flat Prior To Test.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play In Steering Arms Just Passed Test

Pass 4 Jun 2014 30,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres perished.

slight play in both front wheels

Fail 23 May 2014 30,833 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres perished.

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 14 May 2013 29,777 miles

Both Front Wheels Have Play

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R Tyre Starting To Perish

Oil leak

One Spotlight Not Working on Main Beam

Vehicle Underbody Heavily Waxoiled.

Fail 10 May 2013 29,777 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both Front Wheels Have Play

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R Tyre Starting To Perish

Oil leak

One Spotlight Not Working on Main Beam

Vehicle Underbody Heavily Waxoiled.

Pass 21 May 2012 29,538 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

horn just passed test

slight wear in king pins

suspension slightly lower on offside

underside of car starting to rust

Pass 26 May 2011 29,246 miles

slight wear in front king pins

under side of car starting to rust

Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,068 miles

floor starting to rust

slight wear in front steering/suspension

steering rack gaitors perished

Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,863 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 28,863 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,651 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some movement in n/s of steering rack

Pass 3 May 2007 28,354 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 28,354 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

slight movement in n/s of steering rack

slight play in n/s front hub bearing

Pass 5 May 2006 27,858 miles

play in offside and nearside front king pins

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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WLG 105M is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 WLG 105M, 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 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WLG 105M registered?

WLG 105M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 22 October 1973.

Is WLG 105M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLG 105M shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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