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WOB 72J

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,795 mi
Last recorded57,795 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOB 72J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 57,795 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 57,770 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 57,770 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,364 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,216 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 56,785 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 56,312 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 54,558 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 54,540 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 51,350 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise exhaust mountain

advise fuel pipe insecure

Pass 30 May 2007 50,315 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 48,456 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 47,952 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005 47,952 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

O/S REVERSING LIGHT INOPERATIVE

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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WOB 72J is a 1970 MG Midget in Red 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 WOB 72J, 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 WOB 72J registered?

WOB 72J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is WOB 72J safe to buy?

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