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WMH 5M

1974 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,002 mi
Last recorded59,002 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMH 5M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 59,002 miles

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

Slight play in both front king pins

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 57,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 55,038 miles

Engine/gearbox and diff leaking oil

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 54,997 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure bracket not secured (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working delayed/intermittent (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working delayed/intermittent (1.2.1b)

Engine/gearbox and diff leaking oil

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 52,726 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Slight play in rear prop shaft U.J.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 49,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,044 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2013 48,027 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 43,356 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 43,354 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 39,723 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 36,025 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearing - kin pin ?

Pass 10 Jul 2009 33,979 miles

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

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

n/s king pin slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,945 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 31,489 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 31,360 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 31,334 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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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WMH 5M is a 1974 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WMH 5M, 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 WMH 5M registered?

WMH 5M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 13 June 1974.

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