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WDP 784J

1971 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,742 mi
Last recorded79,742 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDP 784J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 79,742 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 79,617 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 79,391 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 79,368 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 79,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 78,902 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 78,051 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 78,030 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 77,377 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 76,134 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 73,695 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 73,677 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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WDP 784J is a 1971 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WDP 784J, 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 WDP 784J registered?

WDP 784J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 13 January 1971.

Is WDP 784J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDP 784J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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