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WCE 353T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,286 mi
Last recorded79,286 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCE 353T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 79,286 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 77,523 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 76,112 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 74,677 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,054 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 71,903 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 70,414 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 69,220 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 83,329 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 82,259 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 80,826 miles

Brakepipe going into offside front flexyhose starting to corrode

Slight play in both front wheels

Fail 18 Apr 2007 80,826 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brakepipe going into offside front flexyhose starting to corrode

Slight play in both front wheels

Pass 3 May 2006 80,576 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 80,573 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) 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
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WCE 353T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WCE 353T, 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 WCE 353T registered?

WCE 353T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is WCE 353T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCE 353T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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