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JWB 405J

1971 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,830 mi
Last recorded5,830 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWB 405J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 May 2017 5,830 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 5,528 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 5,193 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 4,872 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 4,568 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 4,327 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 4,202 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 3,849 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 3,254 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 2,926 miles

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

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

slight wear on park brake lever ratchet mechanism

Pass 28 Apr 2007 2,263 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to o/s/r bump stop mounting

slight deterioration to o/s/r and n/s/r suspension travel straps

Pass 22 Apr 2006 1,577 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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JWB 405J is a 1971 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JWB 405J, 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 JWB 405J registered?

JWB 405J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is JWB 405J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWB 405J shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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