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WRV 213

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,310 mi
Last recorded12,310 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRV 213
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 12,310 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 12,295 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 12,238 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 12,228 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 12,228 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 12,221 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 12,221 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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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WRV 213 is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WRV 213, 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 WRV 213?

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What year was WRV 213 registered?

WRV 213 is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is WRV 213 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRV 213 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WRV 213 have outstanding finance?

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