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WAV 439T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,881 mi
Last recorded60,881 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAV 439T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 60,881 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 60,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 58,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 58,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,912 miles

advise slight play o/s kingpin

Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,963 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2011 50,920 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 50,911 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 48,527 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise top kingpin mounting bush on n/s front

Pass 15 May 2009 46,661 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2009 46,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,626 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE DUE TO HEAVY WAX OIL

major oil leak from engine area

Fail 13 Jun 2008 46,622 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE DUE TO HEAVY WAX OIL

major oil leak from engine area

Pass 10 Jun 2007 46,417 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 46,129 miles

heavy rust and underseal to underbody area

slight dampness on nearside rear shocker and slight play in arm

slight play in nearside front kingpin bottom bushes

slight play in offside front kingpin

Fail 23 May 2006 46,129 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

heavy rust and underseal to underbody area

silght play in nearside front kingpin bottom bushes

slight bind on offside front brake

slight dampness on nearside rear shocker and slight play in shocker arm

slight play in offside front kingpin

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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WAV 439T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WAV 439T, 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 WAV 439T registered?

WAV 439T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 September 1978.

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