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WPF 602M

1974 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,328 mi
Last recorded57,328 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPF 602M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2026 57,328 miles

Front SLIGHT LIFT IN KING PINS

Pass 11 Aug 2025 57,036 miles

SLIGHT LIFT IN KING PINS

Pass 6 Oct 2023 56,493 miles

SLIGHT LIFT IN KING PINS

Pass 8 Aug 2022 55,931 miles

Front KING PINS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 1 Sep 2021 55,596 miles

Front FRONT KING PINS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 55,466 miles

Front KING PINS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 55,333 miles

Front KING PINS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 54,936 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT KING PINS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,699 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2016 54,407 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 54,037 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 53,428 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2013 52,757 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,616 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,602 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,518 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 52,052 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 51,876 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 51,862 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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WPF 602M is a 1974 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WPF 602M, 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 WPF 602M registered?

WPF 602M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 27 June 1974.

Is WPF 602M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPF 602M shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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