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WHJ 895J

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,520 mi
Last recorded63,520 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 895J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 63,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 63,369 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 63,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 63,181 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 63,172 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear o/s service brake slow coming on when applied

Pass 2 Jul 2010 63,047 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 62,985 miles

One of the rear prposhaft bolt a little short plus slight play in rear u/j

Pass 13 Jun 2008 62,742 miles

rear brake imbalance 33%

slight brake bind detected offside rear wheel.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 62,577 miles

slight bind on o/s and n/s rear wheels

slight corrosen starting in perscribe area

Pass 8 Jun 2006 61,486 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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WHJ 895J is a 1970 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 WHJ 895J, 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 WHJ 895J registered?

WHJ 895J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 18 September 1970.

Is WHJ 895J safe to buy?

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