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WBV 768L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

8,126 mi
Last recorded8,126 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBV 768L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 8,126 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 8,105 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 7,919 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 7,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 May 2013 7,811 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2012 7,564 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

corrosion to front cross member and front bumper mount brackets

Fail 28 May 2012 7,562 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

corrosion to front cross member and front bumper mount brackets

Pass 9 Jun 2010 775 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front brake sticking on slightly

offsde king pin thrusts slightlift

Pass 10 Jun 2009 7,472 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 5,663 miles

door miiror slightly loose

front valance backing panel corroded, also some corrosion on support panels, and wishbones

lift in both kingpins, o/side close to limit, also slight movement in kingpins and trunnions

n/side rear silencer mounting starting to split

oil dampness on n/side rear shock absorber

Fail 2 Jun 2008 5,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

door miiror slightly loose

front valance backing panel corroded, also some corrosion on support panels, and wishbones

lift in both kingpins, o/side close to limit, also slight movement in kingpins and trunnions

n/side rear silencer mounting starting to split

oil dampness on n/side rear shock absorber

Pass 11 May 2006 5,645 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 5,645 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

acceptable play in both kin pins

os engine mtg loose

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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WBV 768L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WBV 768L, 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.

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What year was WBV 768L registered?

WBV 768L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 14 June 1973.

Is WBV 768L safe to buy?

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