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WVE 211L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,672 mi
Last recorded42,672 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVE 211L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 42,672 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive back plate. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 42,479 miles

nearside rear has signs of fluid on back plate

Pass 12 Jul 2017 42,241 miles

n/s/r brake signs of fluid on back plate

slight play from front suspension & steering joints

Pass 8 Aug 2016 41,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 40,734 miles

Noise from steering on full lock to lock

exhaust rear mount deteriorated

slight dampness on n/s/r hub area

Pass 12 Aug 2014 39,999 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 39,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 38,735 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

trunoins have play

Fail 7 Aug 2013 38,729 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

trunoins have play

Pass 3 Aug 2012 37,653 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear axle seal leaking

Fail 31 Jul 2012 37,653 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear axle seal leaking

offside inner rack end has slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,411 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 35,195 miles

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

all tyres light cracking

slight lift in os kingpin

Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,958 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 32,958 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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WVE 211L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 WVE 211L, 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 53 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 WVE 211L registered?

WVE 211L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 8 February 1973.

Is WVE 211L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVE 211L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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