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WJU 887J

1970 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,847 mi
Last recorded90,847 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJU 887J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2014 90,847 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 90,716 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 90,431 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 89,756 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,000 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 19,000 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 14 May 2010 19,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall in poor condition

o/s lower door hinge adrift

Pass 10 Jun 2009 19,000 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 May 2009 19,000 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 17,917 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 17,148 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres perishing

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 887J is a 1970 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WJU 887J, 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 WJU 887J registered?

WJU 887J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 October 1970.

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