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WEK 666S

1980 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

24,950 mi
Last recorded24,950 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEK 666S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 24,950 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 24,947 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 24,940 miles

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

Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2017 24,929 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 24,929 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 24,893 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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 24,882 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 24,882 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 24,874 miles

nearside front suspension bump stop split

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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WEK 666S is a 1980 MG Midget in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 60,468 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WEK 666S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 46 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WEK 666S?

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What year was WEK 666S registered?

WEK 666S is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 21 May 1980.

Is WEK 666S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEK 666S shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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