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WNW 985H

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

511 mi
Last recorded511 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNW 985H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 100,098 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 99,996 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber misting oil

Offside Rear shock absorber misting oil

Offside wiper blade wearing

Pass 18 Aug 2015 99,949 miles

slight fluid weep on clutch slave

slight play in steering column top bush

Fail 17 Aug 2015 99,949 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

slight fluid weep on clutch slave

slight play in steering column top bush

Pass 22 Aug 2014 99,868 miles

n/s/r shock absorber weeping fluid slightly.

top steering column wearing.

wiper blades wearing.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 99,683 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 99,683 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 99,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

indicator switch operating, but wearing.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 99,584 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 99,558 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 99,542 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 99,478 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 99,388 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 99,383 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)

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

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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WNW 985H is a 1970 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WNW 985H, 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

How do I check the history of WNW 985H?

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What year was WNW 985H registered?

WNW 985H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 18 March 1970.

Is WNW 985H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNW 985H shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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