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WBT 158J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,375 mi
Last recorded17,375 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBT 158J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 17,375 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 17,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering wheel insecure (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 17,373 miles

exhaust downpipe catching on chassis

os track rod end securing nut worn away on inside of wheel

Fail 18 Mar 2016 17,373 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure bolts loose on steering boss (2.1.6)

exhaust downpipe catching on chassis

os track rod end securing nut worn away on inside of wheel

Pass 16 Oct 2014 17,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 17,374 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 17,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 17,373 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 17,373 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 17,373 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 17,373 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 17,373 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,373 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 17,373 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 17,373 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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WBT 158J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 WBT 158J, 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 55 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 WBT 158J registered?

WBT 158J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is WBT 158J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBT 158J shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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