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WAW 940S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,851 mi
Last recorded57,851 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAW 940S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,851 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 57,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 57,843 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,832 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 57,828 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 57,660 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 57,656 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 56,920 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 56,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/side kink pin has slight lift

ofside king pin has slight movement

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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WAW 940S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue 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 WAW 940S, 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 WAW 940S registered?

WAW 940S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is WAW 940S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAW 940S 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.

Does WAW 940S have outstanding finance?

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