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WAO 662S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,603 mi
Last recorded67,603 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAO 662S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 67,603 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring hanger of nearside rear spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring hanger of offside rear spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring hanger of offside rear spring (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 May 2018 67,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring hanger of nearside rear spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring hanger of offside rear spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring hanger of offside rear spring (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 67,328 miles

front springs are corroding

headlamp pattern & aim is on the limit

inner & outer sills are covered in chassis black

oil leak in engine bay & under body is covered in chassis black

oil leak in engine bay & under body is covered in chassis black

rear quarter inner panels are corroded

slight play in the steering & track rod ends & front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Aug 2016 67,321 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

customer advised on offside front excessive chassie corrosion dangerous

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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WAO 662S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WAO 662S, 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.

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What year was WAO 662S registered?

WAO 662S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 17 March 1978.

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