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WHY 41H

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

4,539 mi
Last recorded4,539 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHY 41H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 4,539 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 4,366 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 4,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 3,939 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 3,614 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 2,967 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 2,430 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 2,140 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 1,842 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 1,565 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 1,143 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 1,143 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 807 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 795 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 474 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 218 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 4 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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WHY 41H is a 1970 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WHY 41H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WHY 41H registered?

WHY 41H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 2 April 1970.

Is WHY 41H safe to buy?

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