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WCP 510V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,442 mi
Last recorded14,442 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCP 510V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 14,442 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 13,045 miles

Corrosion to offside sill, outside prescribed area

Pass 30 Aug 2006 11,042 miles

Corrosion to os centre floor/sill joint - not within a prescribed area

Marginal on handbrake reserve travel

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 11,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

almost no reserve travel to handbrake lever

play in both rear spring front bushes

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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WCP 510V is a 1979 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 75%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 WCP 510V, 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 47 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 WCP 510V registered?

WCP 510V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is WCP 510V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCP 510V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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