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WMB 751M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

16,680 mi
Last recorded16,680 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMB 751M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 16,680 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 16,680 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 16,122 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking.

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak Engine area. ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 16,122 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rubber broken. (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Clutch slave cylinder leaking.

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak Engine area. ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 16,078 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Braking system leaking clutch slave cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust hanger broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bumper corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

several prescribed areas corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 22 Jul 2016 15,410 miles

Oil leak ()

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 23 Jul 2015 15,290 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2015 15,290 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 14,852 miles

under side heavly coated in under seal

Fail 11 Jul 2014 14,852 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under side heavly coated in under seal

Pass 11 May 2013 14,283 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 14,155 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 14,150 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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WMB 751M 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 61.5%.

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 WMB 751M, 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 WMB 751M registered?

WMB 751M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 29 November 1973.

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