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WAM 841T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,925 mi
Last recorded30,925 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAM 841T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 30,925 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 30,788 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 30,710 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 30,618 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 30,421 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 30,421 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 30,402 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 30,312 miles

both sides front king pins have slight movement tpo to bottom but not excessive at this stage.

front brakes just in limits.

steering rack and pinnion has slight movement in arms but not excessive at this stage.

Pass 9 May 2014 30,231 miles

slight movement in both front king pins not excessive at this stage.

Pass 27 Apr 2013 29,935 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 29,935 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 29,785 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 29,785 miles

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

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2011 29,640 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 29,640 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 29,438 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 29,438 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 29,438 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

slight lift in both steering rack arms

Pass 14 Jun 2008 29,437 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,138 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 28,919 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 28,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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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WAM 841T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 WAM 841T, 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 47 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 WAM 841T registered?

WAM 841T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is WAM 841T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAM 841T shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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