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WTA 870X

1982 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,787 mi
Last recorded91,787 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 MG Midget51,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTA 870X
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 91,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 88,935 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 88,033 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2017 88,033 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 87,243 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,565 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 85,695 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 85,527 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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WTA 870X is a 1982 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1982 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 51,223 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 WTA 870X, 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 44 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 WTA 870X?

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What year was WTA 870X registered?

WTA 870X is a 1982 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is WTA 870X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTA 870X shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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