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WYT 416N

1974 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

89,109 mi
Last recorded89,109 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYT 416N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 89,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to approx 2.5mm on inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to approx 2.5mm on inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 87,711 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 87,452 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 86,982 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 86,375 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 85,435 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 84,140 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,858 miles

Harness seatbelts fitted

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

Roll cage fittted

Stainless steel braided brake hoses fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2014 82,091 miles

nearside and offside rear lower suspension bolts show signs of rubbing inside wall of tyres

Pass 9 May 2013 81,094 miles

Advise: fuel cap seal slightly detoriated / oil leak /

Pass 16 May 2012 80,238 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 80,238 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2011 79,338 miles

fair amount of hand brake travel

Pass 16 Apr 2010 78,394 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 77,712 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 77,009 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 75,995 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 75,376 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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WYT 416N is a 1974 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 WYT 416N, 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

How do I check the history of WYT 416N?

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What year was WYT 416N registered?

WYT 416N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is WYT 416N safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYT 416N shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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