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RWH 196S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,387 mi
Last recorded21,387 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWH 196S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 21,387 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 21,177 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 20,978 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 20,518 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 20,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre prop shaft bolts loose

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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RWH 196S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RWH 196S, 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 RWH 196S registered?

RWH 196S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 March 1978.

Is RWH 196S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWH 196S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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