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WMG 44M

1974 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,893 mi
Last recorded18,893 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMG 44M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 18,893 miles

Front registration plate reflective backing fading

Nearside Front Lower king pin bush slight play when rocked on hard stand

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front king pin has slight lift when levered

Offside Front king pin has slight lift when levered

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

alternator belt loose

Fail 10 Apr 2019 18,893 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front registration plate reflective backing fading

Nearside Front Lower king pin bush slight play when rocked on hard stand

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front king pin has slight lift when levered

Offside Front king pin has slight lift when levered

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

alternator belt loose

Pass 11 Oct 2017 18,885 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 18,781 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 18,544 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 18,097 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 18,011 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 18,011 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2012 17,988 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 17,866 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 17,048 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 16,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 16,111 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 15,619 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 13,841 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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WMG 44M is a 1974 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WMG 44M, 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 WMG 44M registered?

WMG 44M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 5 June 1974.

Is WMG 44M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMG 44M shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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