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WDP 208S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

60,547 mi
Last recorded60,547 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDP 208S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 60,547 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 60,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 59,460 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 59,256 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 59,250 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 59,227 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 59,157 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 59,007 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,744 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,379 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 57,889 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 57,495 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,186 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,685 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 56,558 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

rear tyres & offside front tyres starting to crack & perish

Pass 2 Jun 2006 56,001 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 56,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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WDP 208S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 208S, 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 WDP 208S registered?

WDP 208S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 January 1978.

Is WDP 208S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDP 208S shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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