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WSP 688L

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,354 mi
Last recorded29,354 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSP 688L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 29,354 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 27,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight play on wheel bearing

slight engine oil leak

surface corrosion all over underside of car

Fail 26 Jan 2016 27,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight play on wheel bearing

slight engine oil leak

surface corrosion all over underside of car

Pass 16 Jan 2015 20,986 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2015 20,968 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 16,128 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 16,054 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 310 miles

advise engine oil leak

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 688L is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 688L, 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 688L registered?

WSP 688L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is WSP 688L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSP 688L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WSP 688L have outstanding finance?

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