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WJU 294J

1970 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,438 mi
Last recorded67,438 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJU 294J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 67,438 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 66,320 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 65,519 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,578 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 61,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 61,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,562 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 61,389 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 61,108 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 61,086 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 61,055 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 60,979 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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WJU 294J is a 1970 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WJU 294J, 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 WJU 294J registered?

WJU 294J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 10 September 1970.

Is WJU 294J safe to buy?

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