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WWX 545L

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,913 mi
Last recorded4,913 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWX 545L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 4,913 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 4,913 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 4,479 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 4,479 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system At brake light switch/ chassis rail (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2022 4,319 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 3,700 miles

Nearside Rear slight oil weap rear axle

Pass 17 Sep 2018 3,029 miles

wiper blades poor performance

Pass 17 Jan 2017 2,430 miles

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Horn poor performance

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated ALMOST FAIL CRITERIA

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight oil leak, rear axle, nearside

Fail 15 Nov 2016 2,409 miles

rear brake application uneven 55% difference nearside lower value (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front outer brake pad appears more worn than others

oil leak nearside rear axle possibly affecting braking

Pass 10 Nov 2015 2,156 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 2,131 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 1,876 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 1,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear axle oil seal leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2013 11 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 11 miles

Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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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WWX 545L is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WWX 545L, 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 WWX 545L registered?

WWX 545L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is WWX 545L safe to buy?

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