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WYG 1

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,310 mi
Last recorded37,310 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYG 1
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 37,310 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,270 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 37,270 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ignition warning light on

Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,200 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 37,200 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

f/n/s tyre badly perished

Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,181 miles

front discs pitted and corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracked

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel arches corroded

slight play in a n/s/f and o/s/f suspension joint

Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,150 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 37,150 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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WYG 1 is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WYG 1, 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 WYG 1 registered?

WYG 1 is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is WYG 1 safe to buy?

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