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WYG 391L

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,330 mi
Last recorded32,330 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYG 391L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 32,330 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 32,239 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 32,180 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 31,862 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 31,838 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,817 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 31,771 miles

Slight play in both front wheels

Slight seepage of oil rear diff area

Fail 12 Sep 2014 31,771 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Slight play in both front wheels

Slight seepage of oil rear diff area

Pass 7 Aug 2013 31,623 miles

advise rear silencer blowing slightly through the clamp

advise slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Aug 2012 31,329 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 31,168 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 30,702 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 30,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2010 30,700 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 30,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front steering arm has slight play in it

Pass 30 Apr 2009 29,073 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 27,498 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,001 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 26,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,368 miles
Pass 14 May 2005

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 391L is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 WYG 391L, 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 391L registered?

WYG 391L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 9 April 1973.

Is WYG 391L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYG 391L shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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