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WFV 412R

1977 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,354 mi
Last recorded85,354 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFV 412R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 85,354 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 84,824 miles

lazy parking brake (border pass)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 84,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lazy parking brake (border pass)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 83,964 miles

Offside Front slight grab on brake

Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,363 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,677 miles

Floor flexing around handbrake cable mounting

undersealed front to rear

Pass 21 Aug 2013 81,665 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 81,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 80,808 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 80,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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WFV 412R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WFV 412R, 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 49 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 WFV 412R registered?

WFV 412R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is WFV 412R safe to buy?

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