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WTP 689L

1972 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,615 mi
Last recorded90,615 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTP 689L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 90,615 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer N/S/R Parking brake rod clevis pin split pin missing

Fail 12 Jun 2025 90,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer N/S/R Parking brake rod clevis pin split pin missing

Pass 30 Jul 2021 90,476 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 90,476 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 90,373 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 90,056 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 89,847 miles

HEADLAMP AIMS ARE SLIGHTLY LOW

N/S/F SIDE LIGHT LENS IS CRACKED

N/S/R INNER TYRE SIDE WALL IS BADLY PERRISHED AND SPLIT

N/S/R PARKING BRAKE ROD CLEVIS PIN SPLIT PIN MISSING

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER IS LOOSE

NEAR TO EXCESSIVE PARKING BRAKE TRAVELL

Pass 20 Apr 2011 89,796 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 89,786 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 89,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 88,595 miles

slight oil leak around sump

Pass 13 Apr 2007 88,060 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 86,826 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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WTP 689L is a 1972 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 WTP 689L, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WTP 689L?

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What year was WTP 689L registered?

WTP 689L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 7 December 1972.

Is WTP 689L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTP 689L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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