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WGH 506R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,028 mi
Last recorded77,028 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGH 506R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 77,028 miles

o/s/f lower wishbone poor condition

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s and n/s suspension joints

Fail 28 Nov 2016 77,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f lower wishbone poor condition

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s and n/s suspension joints

Pass 7 Dec 2015 76,066 miles

nearside front outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of a suspension or component mounting

Fail 30 Nov 2015 76,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front king pin has slight movement in it

nearside front outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of a suspension or component mounting

Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,646 miles

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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WGH 506R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WGH 506R, 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 WGH 506R registered?

WGH 506R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 29 June 1977.

Is WGH 506R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGH 506R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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