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WDP 153S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,635 mi
Last recorded36,635 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDP 153S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 36,635 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 36,575 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 36,530 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 36,470 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 36,469 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 36,434 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 36,313 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 36,127 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 35,915 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 35,915 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 35,569 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 35,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 35,260 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 34,639 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 34,631 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 33,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 33,738 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,710 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,197 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,180 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 32,172 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 31,428 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 30,712 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 30,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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WDP 153S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WDP 153S, 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 WDP 153S registered?

WDP 153S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is WDP 153S safe to buy?

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