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WJW 701T

1978 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,199 mi
Last recorded79,199 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJW 701T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 79,199 miles

wiper motor very slow in operation.

Fail 30 Apr 2019 79,198 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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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WJW 701T is a 1978 MG Midget in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 WJW 701T, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJW 701T?

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What year was WJW 701T registered?

WJW 701T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is WJW 701T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJW 701T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJW 701T have outstanding finance?

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