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WGA 546V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,937 mi
Last recorded8,937 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGA 546V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 8,937 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 8,454 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 8,376 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 8,376 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 8,140 miles

wiper only work on fast speed

Fail 4 Jul 2016 8,140 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking not cords seen

wiper only work on fast speed

Pass 26 Jun 2013 8,128 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 8,075 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 8,067 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 8,066 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 7,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 7,807 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 7,596 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 slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all four tyres cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2007 7,568 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 6,435 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 6,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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WGA 546V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 WGA 546V, 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 47 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 WGA 546V registered?

WGA 546V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is WGA 546V safe to buy?

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