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WAW 773K

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,482 mi
Last recorded20,482 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAW 773K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 20,482 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 20,482 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working n/s & 0/s/f (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 20,463 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 20,002 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 19,362 miles

slight play in both front lower trunions

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 2 May 2015 18,553 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 18,550 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 18,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 17,066 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 15,484 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 15,484 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 13,808 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 12,770 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 11,830 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 11,804 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 11,755 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 10,753 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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WAW 773K is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 WAW 773K, 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 55 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 WAW 773K registered?

WAW 773K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is WAW 773K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAW 773K shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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