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WUU 905N

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,857 mi
Last recorded97,857 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUU 905N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 97,857 miles

CORROSION STARTED ON CAR,

SLIGHT WEAR IN SUSPENSION

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

TYRES PERRISHED,

Fail 29 Sep 2015 97,854 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH FRONT ONES (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT PIPES CORRODED TO EXCESS, (3.6.B.2c)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS LOCKING DEVICES INSECURE, (3.5.1l)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure FRONT BRAKE PAD PINS INSECURE (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT ONES (2.2.C.1c)

Braking system leaking FRONT BRAKE PIPE LEAKING, (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded AND LEAKING (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking WHEEL CYLINDER LEAKING ON JOIN WITH BRAKE PIPE, (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d) DANGEROUS

front brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

CORROSION STARTED ON CAR,

SLIGHT WEAR IN SUSPENSION

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

TYRES PERRISHED,

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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WUU 905N is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WUU 905N, 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 WUU 905N?

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What year was WUU 905N registered?

WUU 905N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 September 1974.

Is WUU 905N safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUU 905N shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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