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PWL 928T

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,504 mi
Last recorded82,504 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWL 928T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 82,504 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust mounting corroded

nearside floor/sill corroding

offside floor/sill corroding

offside front inner wing corroded

offside of front cross-member corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

slight lift in nearside front lower suspension joint

slight lift in offside front lower suspension joint

under-body corroded/under-sealed

Fail 23 Sep 2020 82,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust mounting corroded

nearside floor/sill corroding

offside floor/sill corroding

offside front inner wing corroded

offside of front cross-member corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

slight lift in nearside front lower suspension joint

slight lift in offside front lower suspension joint

under-body corroded/under-sealed

Pass 4 Sep 2019 82,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorating

Nearside floor/sill area corroded

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

Offside Front cross-member corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside floor/sill area corroded

exhaust mounting split

underbody corroded/undersealed

Fail 22 Jul 2019 82,460 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside floor/sill area corrodedf

Offside Front bump stop misssing

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

Offside Front cross member corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside floor/sill area corroded

exhaust mounting split

under-body corroded/undersealed

Pass 18 Jul 2018 82,440 miles

Nearside Floor to sill corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 82,396 miles

Front slight play in both front trunions

Nearside slight corrosion at floor to sill point

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 82,391 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 82,295 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 82,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Slight play in both front lower suspension trunions

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 82,093 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Slight play in both front lower suspension trunions

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,708 miles

Blue stick on sun visor fitted to top of windscreen

Slight play in both front suspension lower trunions

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 81,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Blue stick on sun visor fitted to top of windscreen

Slight play in both front suspension lower trunions

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 81,194 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 81,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 80,377 miles

Offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded.

Slight play in nearside front king-pin.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 80,377 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper loose (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded.

Slight play in nearside front king-pin.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 79,741 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both track rod end boots split

slight lift in both front vertical links

Fail 3 Aug 2010 79,741 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight lift in both front vertical links

Pass 4 Aug 2009 77,703 miles

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

Nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 77,687 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 74,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 74,177 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 70,382 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight lift in both front vertical links

strap around nearside rear springsbroken

Pass 4 Aug 2006 66,789 miles

slight lift in vertical links both sides

Fail 2 Aug 2006 40,625 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight lift in vertical links both sides

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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PWL 928T is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 PWL 928T, 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.

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PWL 928T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 9 October 1978.

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