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WWY 643L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

21,580 mi
Last recorded21,580 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWY 643L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 21,580 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 20,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 26 Apr 2016 19,882 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 18,722 miles

offside rear lever arm drop link nut insecure

Pass 1 May 2014 18,332 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 18,332 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 15,438 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 15,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 12,263 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 10,005 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 7,655 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 5,719 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 5,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 3,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

hand brake linkages worn aceptable

Pass 11 May 2007 1,693 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 1,693 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 1,287 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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WWY 643L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WWY 643L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WWY 643L registered?

WWY 643L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 11 April 1973.

Is WWY 643L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWY 643L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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