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WPG 514M

1974 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,640 mi
Last recorded72,640 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPG 514M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 72,640 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 72,547 miles

slight play inner steering rack joints

Fail 7 Jun 2016 72,547 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play inner steering rack joints

Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,459 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 72,063 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 71,944 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 71,882 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 71,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 71,580 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 71,580 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 71,465 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)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 71,465 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)

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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WPG 514M is a 1974 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WPG 514M, 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 WPG 514M registered?

WPG 514M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 2 July 1974.

Is WPG 514M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPG 514M shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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