MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front wheel bearings have slight play
both inner track rod ball joints have slight play
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front wheel bearings have slight play
both inner track rod ball joints have slight play
hazzards not working
Front Headlamp Switch deteriorated
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Exhaust supported by temporary means
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Headlamp Switch Deteriorated
Oil Leak
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp switch Deteriorated
Oil Leak
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
clutch pedal anti slip missing
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WGU 461S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 WGU 461S, 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 WGU 461S registered?
WGU 461S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 12 January 1978.
Is WGU 461S safe to buy?
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