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WXG 814N

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,461 mi
Last recorded98,461 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWXG 814N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 98,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 98,461 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 98,365 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 98,338 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 98,338 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 97,755 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 97,755 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WXG 814N is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WXG 814N, 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

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What year was WXG 814N registered?

WXG 814N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 17 September 1974.

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The MOT history for WXG 814N shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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