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NWL 438T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,654 mi
Last recorded10,654 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWL 438T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 10,654 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 9,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 9,393 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 9,374 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front wiper blades tearing

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 16 Nov 2009 9,351 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 9,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 9,295 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 9,294 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 9,230 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 9,155 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 8,984 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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NWL 438T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NWL 438T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NWL 438T registered?

NWL 438T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is NWL 438T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWL 438T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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