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WEL 576J

1970 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,954 mi
Last recorded97,954 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEL 576J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 97,954 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 97,949 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinks (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn front eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel rubbing brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2012 97,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

corrosion on outer sills

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight movement

slight blow from exhaust front pipe area

Fail 27 Mar 2012 97,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside 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 Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on outer sills

drivers wiper blade deteriorated

slight blow from exhaust front pipe area

Pass 16 Mar 2011 94,389 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

drivers wiper blade deteriorated

offside front side lamp bulb slightly dull

slight play detected in nearside rear wheel

Pass 20 Jan 2010 93,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Jan 2010 93,233 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 May 2006 80,700 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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WEL 576J is a 1970 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 WEL 576J, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WEL 576J registered?

WEL 576J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is WEL 576J safe to buy?

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