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WJH 859J

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,569 mi
Last recorded45,569 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJH 859J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,569 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,532 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 45,241 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 44,907 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 44,681 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 44,678 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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WJH 859J is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 WJH 859J, 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

How do I check the history of WJH 859J?

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What year was WJH 859J registered?

WJH 859J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 8 June 1971.

Is WJH 859J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJH 859J shows 6 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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