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WUM 196H

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,571 mi
Last recorded17,571 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUM 196H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 17,571 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 16,540 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 16,540 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 16,515 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp loose

Pass 8 Jul 2016 16,355 miles

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Jul 2014 16,223 miles

nearside and offside front suspension joints slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2013 16,000 miles

exhaust centre mount deteriated

nearside front kingpin has slight lift

offside front slight lift in kingpins

Pass 23 Jul 2012 15,742 miles

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

check staps perished

slight play front trunions

Pass 18 Jul 2011 14,923 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

rear check straps spliting

Pass 16 Jul 2010 13,525 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear check strap

slight play nearside and offside front kingpins

Pass 18 Jul 2009 13,035 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 12,599 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 12,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 12,371 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 11,873 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 11,869 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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WUM 196H is a 1970 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 WUM 196H, 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 56 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 WUM 196H registered?

WUM 196H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 7 May 1970.

Is WUM 196H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUM 196H shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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