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WTJ 703W

1980 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

9,790 mi
Last recorded9,790 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTJ 703W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 9,790 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 9,784 miles

emissions not tested restriction in exhaust

Fail 21 Jul 2021 9,784 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

emissions not tested restriction in exhaust

Pass 29 Jun 2020 9,719 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 9,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jul 2019 9,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure 2 rubber bushes broken. tail pipe held up by wire. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2018 9,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 9,136 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 9,136 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 9,113 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 9,106 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 9,068 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 9,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 8,780 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 8,780 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 8,707 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 8,343 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 8,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 8,197 miles

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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WTJ 703W is a 1980 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 60,468 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 WTJ 703W, 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 46 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WTJ 703W registered?

WTJ 703W is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 18 August 1980.

Is WTJ 703W safe to buy?

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