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PWX 737R

1976 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,546 mi
Last recorded95,546 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWX 737R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 95,546 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear Exhaust support bracket broken

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front King pin has slight play

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2014 95,540 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear Exhaust support bracket broken

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front King pin has slight play

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 94,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2009 94,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 93,320 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 86,996 miles

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

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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PWX 737R is a 1976 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 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 PWX 737R, 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 50 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PWX 737R registered?

PWX 737R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 2 August 1976.

Is PWX 737R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWX 737R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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