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WVX 516L

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

726 mi
Last recorded726 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVX 516L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 726 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion

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

Offside Front slight corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2018 566 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion to floor

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 209 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 53 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 99,969 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 99,836 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside and offside front floor corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2013 99,836 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside and offside front floor corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2012 99,774 miles

rear lower wing panels corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2011 99,602 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 99,582 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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WVX 516L is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 WVX 516L, 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 54 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 WVX 516L registered?

WVX 516L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 7 November 1972.

Is WVX 516L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVX 516L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WVX 516L have outstanding finance?

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