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WKJ 996J

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1274cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,806 mi
Last recorded25,806 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKJ 996J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,274cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 25,806 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 25,353 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 24,920 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 24,238 miles

bonnet pull needs adjusting

o/s front side light wires hanging down

play in both front wheel bearings

play in propshaft rear u/j

two switches for front lights

Fail 3 Aug 2015 24,324 miles

Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

2 switches for front lights

bonnet pull needs adjusting

both front wheel bearings need adjusting

o/s front side light wires hanging down

play in propshaft rear u/j

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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WKJ 996J is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,274cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WKJ 996J, 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 WKJ 996J registered?

WKJ 996J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 6 October 1970.

Is WKJ 996J safe to buy?

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