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WRK 898N

1974 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

59,950 mi
Last recorded59,950 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRK 898N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 59,950 miles

both front lower trunion bushes slight lift

exhaust centre section close to fuel tank

nearside front brake slight bind

steering shaft slight lift bar

Fail 22 May 2023 59,903 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front brake slight bind

both front lower trunion bushes slight lift

exhaust center section close to fuel tank

steering rack shaft slight lift in bar

Pass 20 May 2022 59,443 miles

Nearside Front KING PIN SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 18 May 2022 59,443 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front KING PIN SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 27 May 2021 59,164 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 59,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2020 59,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 58,887 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 58,355 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 28 Apr 2017 58,164 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 57,641 miles

Front offside and nearside D bushes have play

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear exhaust silencer support block mount completely split

Pass 1 May 2015 57,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside headlamps are not a matched pair giving off different beam patterns

offside rear and nearside rear tyres are starting to perish on outer wall and tread

position lamps and registration lamps work with headlamps on dipped and main beam

rear exhaust silencer mount broken

Fail 21 Apr 2015 57,110 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside headlamps are not a matched pair giving off different beam patterns

offside rear and nearside rear tyres are starting to perish on outer wall and tread

position lamps and registration lamps work with headlamps on dipped and main beam

rear exhaust silencer mount broken

Pass 3 May 2014 56,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box hanger snaped but exhaust is still supported

Fail 30 Apr 2014 56,557 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box hanger snaped but exhaust is still supported

Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 55,115 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2011 55,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,367 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 54,353 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 53,764 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,983 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 52,154 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2006 51,488 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 50,916 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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WRK 898N is a 1974 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WRK 898N, 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 WRK 898N registered?

WRK 898N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is WRK 898N safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRK 898N shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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