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WKE 102J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,149 mi
Last recorded34,149 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKE 102J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2025 34,149 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 34,114 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 34,080 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 34,039 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 34,009 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 33,981 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 33,954 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 33,923 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 33,890 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 33,835 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 33,433 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 33,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 33,341 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 33,322 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 53,294 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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WKE 102J 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 100%.

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 WKE 102J, 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 WKE 102J?

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What year was WKE 102J registered?

WKE 102J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is WKE 102J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKE 102J shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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