MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,274 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
exhaust mounting rubbers starting to split
offside floor area has corrosion but not within 30cm of any structural point or suspension and steering components
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
exhaust mounting rubbers starting to split
offside floor area has corrosion but not within 30cm of any structural point or suspension and steering components
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
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WBU 771S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WBU 771S, 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 WBU 771S registered?
WBU 771S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 28 March 1978.
Is WBU 771S safe to buy?
The MOT history for WBU 771S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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