CarVerify

Free Car Check

WUE 863H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1300cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,327 mi
Last recorded66,327 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUE 863H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,327 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 66,288 miles

battery insecure

both front brake hoses perished

both rear axle straps perished

nsf road wheel slight distortion

nsf wiper arm worn

number plates fading

osr brake hose ferrels corroded

play in column

slight exhaust leak

slight wear front trunions on both sides

Fail 19 Jun 2009 66,281 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

battery insecure

both front brake hoses perished

both rear axle straps perished

nsf road wheel slight distortion

nsf wiper arm worn

number plates fading

osr brake hose ferrels corroded

play in column

slight exhaust leak

slight wear front trunions on both sides

Pass 4 Apr 2008 66,179 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 65,932 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
Full MG Midget reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WUE 863H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 WUE 863H, 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 WUE 863H?

You can check the full history of WUE 863H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WUE 863H registered?

WUE 863H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 24 February 1970.

Is WUE 863H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUE 863H shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WUE 863H have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WUE 863H. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.