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WJO 885K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,918 mi
Last recorded26,918 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJO 885K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 26,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2016 26,820 miles

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 26,546 miles

Rear brake application slight imbalance

Fail 29 Apr 2015 26,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake application slight imbalance

Pass 12 May 2014 25,765 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 25,763 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WJO 885K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WJO 885K, 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

How do I check the history of WJO 885K?

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What year was WJO 885K registered?

WJO 885K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 5 June 1972.

Is WJO 885K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJO 885K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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