CarVerify

Free Car Check

WUS 159H

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1300cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,879 mi
Last recorded32,879 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUS 159H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 32,879 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 32,879 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 32,500 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 32,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2012 32,261 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,222 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 32,222 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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
Full MG Midget reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WUS 159H is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WUS 159H, 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 WUS 159H?

You can check the full history of WUS 159H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WUS 159H registered?

WUS 159H is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is WUS 159H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUS 159H shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WUS 159H have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WUS 159H. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.