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WLJ 121J

1971 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,114 mi
Last recorded80,114 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLJ 121J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 80,114 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 80,093 miles

Complete underside corroded

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Apr 2017 80,074 miles

both front wings rusty

engine oil slightly leak

front and rear suspension components rusty

fuel tank rusty

n/s/f suspension top arm bush joint slightly play

pin hole in o/s steering rack gaiter

rear fuel pipe rusty

vehicle slightly rusty underside

Pass 18 Apr 2016 80,040 miles

front suspension coil springs rusty

offside front wing rusty

rear suspension leaf springs rusty

vehicle underside rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2015 80,026 miles

both front wipers split at ends

front lower bodywork badly corroded

general surface corrosion on underside

oil smear around rocker cover gasket

Pass 2 May 2014 80,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside front inner tracking arm joints slightly worn

offside and nearside front wings holed and rusty

offside and nearside rear shackle bushes slightly perished and split

Fail 29 Apr 2014 80,009 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper cracked (2.4.B.5)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper cracked (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside front inner tracking arm joints slightly worn

offside and nearside front wings holed and rusty

offside and nearside rear shackle bushes slightly perished and split

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 15 Apr 2013 79,992 miles

surface corrosion on both front lower wings

underside generally rusty

verious oil leaks

wipers poor

Fail 15 Apr 2013 79,992 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

surface corrosion on both front lower wings

underside generally rusty

verious oil leaks

wipers poor

Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,776 miles

battery loose

enigne oil leaks

gearbox oil leak

leaky diff

surface corrosion: both rear inner panels, fuel tank, offside rear brake pipe, fuel pipes, both rear inner archs, front chassis, front inner panels and all suspension components

Fail 26 Mar 2012 79,776 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

battery loose

enigne oil leaks

gearbox oil leak

leaky diff

surface corrosion: both rear inner panels, fuel tank, offside rear brake pipe, fuel pipes, both rear inner archs, front chassis, front inner panels and all suspension components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 79,762 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 79,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil leaks

gearbox leaks

leak from rear diff

surface corrosion: both rear boot floors/inner panels, fuel tank, both rear inner archs, floor pans, front chassis, front inner panels and all suspension components

Pass 29 Mar 2010 79,651 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 79,634 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 79,569 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 79,569 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

knock in the steering

leak from gearbox and rear diff?

Pass 22 Mar 2007 79,430 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 79,287 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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WLJ 121J is a 1971 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WLJ 121J, 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 WLJ 121J registered?

WLJ 121J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 9 July 1971.

Is WLJ 121J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLJ 121J shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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