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WUL 540N

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

13,325 mi
Last recorded13,325 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUL 540N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 13,325 miles

oil leak from engine gearbox and rear axle present

Fail 24 Aug 2017 13,330 miles

All position lamps not working not coming on without headlamps (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper banjo bolt (3.6.A.1)

oil leak from engine gearbox and rear axle present

Pass 1 Sep 2016 12,996 miles

Nearside slight movement in steering rack

Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating, nears side part of bush missing

Fail 29 Aug 2016 12,986 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure bolt needs tightening (6.2.A.1)

Nearside slight movement in steering rack

Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating, nears side part of bush missing

Pass 20 Aug 2015 12,817 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Aug 2015 12,812 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished

Clutch pedal anti slip provisional missing

Pass 3 Jul 2013 12,336 miles

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

Oil leak

holes x2 not in perscribed area

Pass 2 Apr 2009 11,898 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 11,898 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 11,651 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2007 10,493 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 10,347 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 10,347 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside trackrod cover condition

vehicle has been undersealed [underneath] difficult to test items

wear in nearside kingpin assembly

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 540N is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WUL 540N, 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

How do I check the history of WUL 540N?

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What year was WUL 540N registered?

WUL 540N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 13 August 1974.

Is WUL 540N safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUL 540N shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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