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WRU 940K

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

63,404 mi
Last recorded63,404 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRU 940K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 63,404 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 59,927 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 57,861 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 56,192 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 54,508 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 53,983 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 51,706 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 46,460 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 43,925 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 35,758 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,289 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 27,826 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 25,549 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 25,331 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 24,263 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 21,411 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 19,080 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

corrosion just starting to form within the offside and nearside floorpan sills

corrosion starting to form around the rear suspension mounting points

corrsion within the nearside rear inner wheel arch not within any prescribed areas at the time of the test

stickers on the windscreen not within the drivers view

Fail 15 May 2009 19,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

corrosion just starting to form within the offside and nearside floorpan sills

corrosion starting to form around the rear suspension mounting points

corrsion within the nearside rear inner wheel arch not within any prescribed areas at the time of the test

stickers on the windscreen not within the drivers view

Pass 15 May 2008 14,157 miles

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

new paint work and under seal on all of underside of vehicle, not allowning full inspection

Pass 7 Jul 2006 11,279 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 940K is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 940K, 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 940K registered?

WRU 940K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 25 August 1971.

Is WRU 940K safe to buy?

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