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VWE 145S

1978 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,840 mi
Last recorded85,840 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWE 145S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 85,840 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 97,791 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front wheel bearin slight noise

Pass 6 Jul 2012 96,095 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 96,095 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 90,525 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear fog lamp tell tail light not working

Pass 23 Jun 2010 87,929 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 87,145 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 86,781 miles

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

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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VWE 145S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VWE 145S, 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

How do I check the history of VWE 145S?

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What year was VWE 145S registered?

VWE 145S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 April 1978.

Is VWE 145S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWE 145S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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