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WPB 838M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,268 mi
Last recorded85,268 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPB 838M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 85,268 miles

both front king pins slight lift

Fail 30 Aug 2018 85,244 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear leaf spring fixing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four tyres perrishing in tread patterns

front exhaust mt loose + rear rubber split

n/s/r number plate bulb dim

n/s/r outter sill rusty

o/s/f inner wheel arch corrodded + holed

o/s/f panel corrodded + holed

o/s/r shock absorber drop arm top mt loose

oil leaks

slight play in both front hub assemblies

Pass 21 Sep 2017 83,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 83,811 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 82,553 miles

Slight play in both lower trunions.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 82,042 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 81,179 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2014 81,179 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,028 miles

slight play in both front kingpins

slight play in n/s/f hub assembly

Fail 25 Sep 2013 81,028 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

slight play in both front kingpins

slight play in n/s/f hub assembly

Pass 17 Apr 2012 80,132 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,863 miles

small holes in lower rear of nearside front inner wing

Pass 27 Apr 2010 79,771 miles

offside front tyre perrishing

Pass 24 Apr 2009 79,546 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 79,133 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 79,109 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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WPB 838M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red 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 WPB 838M, 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 WPB 838M registered?

WPB 838M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 12 June 1974.

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