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RWS 866S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,047 mi
Last recorded98,047 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWS 866S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 98,047 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 98,043 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 97,961 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 97,957 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 97,815 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 97,683 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 97,682 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 97,297 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2006 97,287 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front antiroll bar drop links hitting the lower suspension arms

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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RWS 866S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RWS 866S, 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 RWS 866S registered?

RWS 866S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 January 1978.

Is RWS 866S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWS 866S shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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