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WJL 221L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,135 mi
Last recorded68,135 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJL 221L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 68,135 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 68,134 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 68,043 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 68,043 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 67,886 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 67,886 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 67,443 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 67,296 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 67,265 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 67,031 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 66,759 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 66,348 miles

gearbox noisy

n/s/r brake slightly binding

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 31 Jul 2008 66,016 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 65,545 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 65,227 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 64,828 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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WJL 221L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 WJL 221L, 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 54 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 WJL 221L registered?

WJL 221L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 28 December 1972.

Is WJL 221L safe to buy?

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