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WPD 873M

1971 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

12,909 mi
Last recorded12,909 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPD 873M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 12,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 12,908 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2013 12,899 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

battery insecure

handbrake effiency weak/ near limit

screen wash leaking under dash board

Pass 17 Aug 2011 12,890 miles

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

Nearside front & offisde front inner wings corroded outside prescribed areas.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 12,884 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside front & offisde front inner wings corroded outside prescribed areas.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 12,840 miles

Offside front tyre treads getting low.

Fail 29 Jul 2010 12,840 miles

Offside front tyre treads getting low.

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 12,745 miles

Offside front tyre treads getting low.

Fail 30 Jul 2009 12,724 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside front tyre treads getting low.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 12,500 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 12,498 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 12,457 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 12,457 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 12,256 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 12,256 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WPD 873M is a 1971 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 WPD 873M, 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.

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What year was WPD 873M registered?

WPD 873M is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is WPD 873M safe to buy?

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