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WUL 537N

1974 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,323 mi
Last recorded43,323 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUL 537N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 43,323 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 43,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 42,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 42,673 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down UJ loose (2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 41,055 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 41,047 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 41,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 40,960 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 40,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 40,450 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 40,129 miles

o/s/f brake bind

o/s/f king pin slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2012 40,062 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 39,990 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,969 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,786 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,154 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,686 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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WUL 537N is a 1974 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WUL 537N, 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 WUL 537N registered?

WUL 537N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 6 September 1974.

Is WUL 537N safe to buy?

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