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WRU 850K

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,471 mi
Last recorded52,471 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRU 850K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 52,471 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 52,239 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 52,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 52,049 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 51,832 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 51,619 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top and bottom kingpin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Pass 16 May 2018 51,396 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 51,179 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 51,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 50,435 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 49,565 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 May 2014 49,490 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 49,469 miles

offside front arb link close to fouling the wishbone

slight play in both front inner rack arms

slight play in both front wheel barings

Fail 4 May 2013 49,454 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

offside front arb link close to fouling the wishbone

slight play in both front inner rack arms

slight play in both front wheel barings

Pass 21 Apr 2012 49,420 miles

slight play in both front hub assembly

slight play in n/s/f hub assembly

Pass 7 May 2011 49,154 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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WRU 850K is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WRU 850K, 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 WRU 850K registered?

WRU 850K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 2 September 1971.

Is WRU 850K safe to buy?

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