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WCV 857T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,548 mi
Last recorded2,548 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2006
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCV 857T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2006 2,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WCV 857T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WCV 857T, 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 WCV 857T registered?

WCV 857T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 September 1978.

Is WCV 857T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCV 857T shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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