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WON 265J

1970 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,896 mi
Last recorded22,896 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWON 265J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 22,896 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nsf floor corroded

nsr valance corroded

osf floor corroded

slight play in front kingpins

Pass 29 Aug 2014 22,876 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 22,873 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 22,861 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight lift in o/s/f king pin

Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,798 miles

n/s/f o/s/f slight lift in king pins

Fail 26 Jun 2012 22,796 miles

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

n/s/f o/s/f slight lift in king pins

Pass 24 Jun 2011 22,673 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in rear propshaft u/j

Pass 26 Jun 2010 22,574 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in offside and nearside front lower king pins

Fail 18 Jun 2010 22,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in offside and nearside front lower king pins

Pass 4 Jul 2008 19,431 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 19,431 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre perished

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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WON 265J is a 1970 MG Midget in White 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 WON 265J, 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 WON 265J registered?

WON 265J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 24 November 1970.

Is WON 265J safe to buy?

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