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PWL 731T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,582 mi
Last recorded100,582 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWL 731T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 100,582 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,925 miles

Nearside Front WHEEL BEARING PLAY NOT ENOUGH TO FAIL

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 98,914 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 98,335 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 98,335 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 97,229 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 22 May 2014 92,229 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 96,591 miles

o/s/r axle checkstrap deteriated

slight blow on exhaust system

Fail 20 May 2013 96,591 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r axle checkstrap deteriated

slight blow on exhaust system

Pass 11 May 2012 95,771 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 95,611 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 95,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front valance closing panel corroded

nearside front door mirror missing

note corrosion fuel pipe front to rear

slight play offside rear spring bush

Fail 19 May 2010 95,205 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front valance closing panel corroded

nearside front door mirror missing

note corrosion fuel pipe front to rear

slight play offside rear spring bush

Pass 23 May 2009 95,215 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 95,205 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 95,205 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 95,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 95,205 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 95,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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PWL 731T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PWL 731T, 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.

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What year was PWL 731T registered?

PWL 731T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 November 1978.

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