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WSP 510L

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

14,929 mi
Last recorded14,929 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSP 510L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 14,929 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 14,152 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 12,336 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 12,310 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 11,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing is noisy

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 11,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing is noisy

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2015 10,300 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2014 8,193 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 5,447 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 2,704 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 2,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 2,126 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 2,071 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 1,736 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 337 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 337 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 28 Feb 2006 19,355 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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WSP 510L is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 WSP 510L, 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 53 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 WSP 510L registered?

WSP 510L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is WSP 510L safe to buy?

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