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CWT 571T

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,500 mi
Last recorded61,500 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWT 571T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 61,500 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 61,371 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 61,182 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 61,134 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 60,762 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 60,555 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,451 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Stub axle lower fulcrum pin has slight play

Fail 20 Aug 2014 60,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Stub axle lower fulcrum pin has slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2013 59,969 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 59,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 59,531 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 58,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,270 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 57,499 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 57,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 57,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 57,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2006 56,709 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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CWT 571T is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 CWT 571T, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CWT 571T registered?

CWT 571T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 18 August 1978.

Is CWT 571T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWT 571T shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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