MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front king pins slight lift
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
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)
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)
Slight play in both lower trunions.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear fuel pipe corroded
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
slight play in both front kingpins
slight play in n/s/f hub assembly
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
small holes in lower rear of nearside front inner wing
offside front tyre perrishing
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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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.
Is WPB 838M safe to buy?
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