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GWP 651J

1971 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

12,911 mi
Last recorded12,911 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWP 651J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 12,911 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 12,548 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 11,918 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 11,777 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 11,624 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 10,899 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 10,334 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate signs of damp but no visible leak even when system pressurised

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 10,334 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate signs of damp but no visible leak even when system pressurised

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

Fail 22 May 2019 10,328 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 9,523 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 9,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 8,809 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 8,343 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 7,544 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 6,783 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 6,167 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 May 2013 6,167 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 May 2012 5,659 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 5,142 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 4,967 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 4,687 miles

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

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

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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GWP 651J is a 1971 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GWP 651J, 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 GWP 651J registered?

GWP 651J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 2 June 1971.

Is GWP 651J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWP 651J shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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