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DWP 987S

1978 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,560 mi
Last recorded72,560 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWP 987S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 72,560 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 71,259 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 70,207 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 68,781 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 67,904 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 67,013 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 66,200 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 65,238 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 64,613 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 63,379 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 62,682 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 61,872 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,184 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 60,611 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 59,557 miles

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

nsr hub damp

Pass 10 May 2010 57,535 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 55,882 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s rear check strap broken n/s rear strap deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2009 55,882 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear check strap broken n/s rear strap deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2008 54,705 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 54,705 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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DWP 987S is a 1978 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DWP 987S, 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

How do I check the history of DWP 987S?

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What year was DWP 987S registered?

DWP 987S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is DWP 987S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWP 987S shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DWP 987S have outstanding finance?

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